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How much does microchipping cost?

A one-time procedure with a tight published range: $38–$87 for a dog and $30–$80 for a cat in CareCredit/Synchrony's 2025 study. The ASPCA's 2021 chart lists a flat $20, and low-cost clinics publish $15–$40.

Microchipping — published figuresFigure
Dog — CareCredit 2025 study$38–$87
Cat — CareCredit 2025 study$30–$80
ASPCA chart (2021), both species$20
Vetco (Petco) published list prices$38 Gig Harbor, WA · $40 Fairfax, VA
Miami-Dade County Animal Services (municipal)$15

Two cost notes from the sources: shelter adoption fees often already include microchipping (CareCredit's cat guide), so an adopted pet may need no separate purchase; and the chip itself is the whole procedure cost — the published figures do not separate a registration fee, which varies by registry and is not priced in the sources we read.

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Sources: CareCredit / Synchrony — How Much Does a Dog Cost? (2025 Synchrony ASQ360° study) · CareCredit / Synchrony — How Much Does a Cat Cost? (2025 Synchrony ASQ360° study) · ASPCA — Cutting Pet Care Costs (2021 update) · Vetco Vaccination Clinic, Fairfax VA — published prices. Researched October 2026 — prices change; confirm with your clinic.