Do vets check microchips before euthanizing a stolen pet if owners can't pay?

Hi to know the exact cost for a microchip you should call the clinic you are thinking of attending and ask during daytime hours. From what I could gather, in the U.S.A cost is around $15. Please also see this link for further information https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-microchipping-can-help-reunite-you-with-lost-pets/ Hope this helps ! I would personally recommend to have all your pets microchipped so whatever happens, as long and you keep your personal details up to date, they will be able to contact you.

Unfortunately you can't because you need a reading device that picks up the chip information. But, any veterinarian or local humane society/shelter should be happy to check for a chip for you. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Wow, what a tough situation for you to be in! It does happen that people abandon their pets, and it could be what happened to your cat. I would simply be honest with the vet. Tell them he turned up on your doorstep, and you kept him because you thought he was a stray. He will have to see a vet for his health, so as long as you are honest with them, I'm sure they will believe you :-)

If you can't afford a vet bill, the vet will not take your pet away nor will they kill her. They simply won't give you veterinary services. Yes, it is true that some vets will set up payments, and you can see if there are vets in your area who are willing to do that. I am sorry you lost your job! Regular veterinary care is important for the health of your pet, and I will give you some resources that may help you afford a vet visit in the future. In addition to seeing if the vet will accept payments, you can see if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets

Thank you for submitting your question. There are several options for an owner if treatment is cost prohibitive. Most veterinarians will work with you to offer less expensive options such as forgoing diagnostic tests and treating based upon symptoms. While this cannot ensure a positive outcome, it may work. Most clinics will offer financing options such as Care Credit as well. Otherwise there are rescue groups that will take animals and assume care for them depending on the condition. Finally, there is euthanasia if the condition is severe enough. If all of these options are ignored and the animal is allowed to suffer unnecessarily, then it may be considered abuse. I hope this information helps!

If you have the chip number and the company, you can call the chip company and update the information. If not, your vet can scan the pet for the chip number. You can use aaha website to put the chip number in which will give you the company name to call and update

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this is something that I definitely recommend as it can provide peace of mind in case he gets lost. The cost will depend on where this is done. However, this is usually less than $40 and in some cases you have to pay a small annual fee to the company that keeps the database with this information. This can be done at the time of the neuter. Good luck and have a good night!