Pet Microchipping in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that microchips dogs and cats. A microchip is a tiny chip, about the size of a grain of rice, placed under the skin between the shoulder blades. A shelter or vet can scan it to find a number linked to your contact details.

It takes seconds, needs no surgery, and lasts for your pet's life.

Call (463) 208-4426 or ask for a microchip at your next visit.

How does a microchip help a lost pet?

A microchip is not a GPS tracker. It only works when someone scans it. When a lost pet is brought to a shelter or vet, the staff scans the chip, looks up the number in the chip company's registry, and calls you. Collars and tags fall off. A chip stays put.

In Hamilton County, the Humane Society for Hamilton County at 10501 Hague Road in Fishers runs lost and found pet services. A chip with up-to-date details is one of the fastest ways for a found pet to get home.

Does getting a microchip hurt?

It feels like a vaccine shot, with a slightly bigger needle. Most dogs and cats flinch for a second and then go back to their treat. Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic, so the team at Petfolk Fishers uses treats and a calm hold. Many families add the chip during a spay or neuter while the pet is asleep.

When is the best time to microchip?

Any age works, but earlier is better, since puppies and kittens are the most likely to slip out a door. Across Petfolk, nearly two in three microchips (64%) are placed on the same day as a spay or neuter, and the typical pet is about 10 months old when chipped (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Dogs get about 58% of chips and cats about 42%. Indoor cats get lost too, often after a move or a door left open.

Three steps after the chip goes in

1. Register the chip with your name, phone and address. An unregistered chip leads nowhere.

2. Add a second phone number, like a family member's.

3. Update it every time you move or change numbers.

Ask the team at Petfolk Fishers to scan the chip at each yearly exam to make sure it still reads.

Times pets go missing in Fishers

Pets often get lost during:

• Fireworks and thunderstorms, when scared dogs bolt

• Moving week, when doors are propped open

• Holiday parties and guests coming and going

• Yard work, when a gate gets left open

Before those days, check that your pet's chip is registered and the collar tag is current. A recent photo of your pet on your phone helps too, since shelters and neighbors can match a picture faster than a description. Keep your pet's chip number in the Petfolk app or in your notes so you can give it out right away.

What does a microchip cost?

At Petfolk Fishers, a microchip can be placed during any exam or surgery. A wellness exam starts at $99. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Petfolk takes major cards, Apple Pay and CareCredit.

If you found a pet

If you find a lost dog or cat, any vet clinic, including Petfolk Fishers, can scan for a chip. The Humane Society for Hamilton County says it does not pick up strays and points people to local police animal control. If the pet is hurt and bleeding badly, take it to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Chips during surgery

Already planning a spay or neuter at Petfolk Fishers? Ask to add the chip that day. Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037.

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