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Was My Microchip Bill Fair? Pet Microchip Cost Check

Microchip implants run $25 to $75 at most vets. With registry enrollment: $45 to $100. Some clinics charge more. Enter your bill.

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National average: $55 (per implant)

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Enter what you paid for microchip and your ZIP code to see how your bill compares to your state average.

What You Should Know About Microchip Costs

The microchip itself costs your vet $5-$10. The procedure takes under 60 seconds and requires no anesthesia. If you're being charged more than $75 at a regular vet, you're paying a significant markup. Humane societies and vaccine clinics offer chips for $10-$25.

The chip is useless without registration. Make sure your vet registered the chip in a national database (HomeAgain, AKC Reunite, or similar). Registration fees run $15-$25 and last the pet's lifetime. If you paid $55+ and registration isn't included, ask.

Microchipped dogs are returned to their owners 52% of the time vs. 22% for dogs without chips. Microchipped cats are returned 39% of the time vs. under 2% for unchipped cats. The $55 is worth it.

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