Pet Microchipping in Lakewood, Dallas, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lakewood is a vet in Lakewood, East Dallas, that microchips dogs and cats. In the City of Dallas, every dog and cat four months and older must have a microchip, and the chip can be placed at your veterinarian's office.

A microchip is a tiny chip, about the size of a grain of rice, placed under the skin between the shoulder blades. It holds a number that links to your contact details, so a shelter or vet can find you if your pet gets lost.

Call (682) 339-7822 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic is open weekends.

Does Dallas require pets to be microchipped?

Yes. According to Dallas Animal Services, all dogs and cats four months and older in the City of Dallas must be microchipped. The rule took effect on June 17, 2017, and replaced the city's old pet registration system. Pet parents must also keep the chip's contact details current within 30 days of a change.

Failing to microchip a cat or dog is listed as a ticketed offense on the city's pet laws page. If you live in Lakewood, the M-Streets or anywhere else inside Dallas city limits, the rule applies to you.

How is a microchip put in?

It takes a few seconds:

1. The vet scans your pet first, in case a chip is already there.

2. The chip goes under the skin with a needle, much like a vaccine.

3. The vet scans again to make sure it reads.

4. You get the chip number and the steps to register it.

Most pets react about the same as they do to a shot. Fear Free handling is how every Petfolk clinic works, so the team uses treats and gentle holds to keep it quick and calm.

When is the best time to microchip?

Any visit works, but many pets get chipped while they are already asleep for a spay or neuter. Across Petfolk, nearly two in three microchips are placed on the same day as a pet's spay or neuter surgery (Petfolk data, Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). See spay and neuter in Lakewood.

Across Petfolk, the typical pet is microchipped at about 10 months old, and dogs make up about 58% of chips while cats make up about 42% (same data window). Cats get lost too. An indoor cat who slips out the door has no collar habit to fall back on.

What should I do after my pet is chipped?

A chip only works if the number links to you. After your visit:

• Register the chip with the chip company, using the number the team gives you.

• Update it within 30 days whenever you move or change your phone number, as Dallas requires.

• Keep a collar tag too. A neighbor can read a tag without a scanner.

• Ask for a scan at your pet's yearly wellness exam to check that the chip still reads.

They were so nice and so helpful, as well as very upfront with the cost.

Juju B., Google review

If your pet goes missing in East Dallas

Search close to home first. Scared pets often hide nearby. Post on neighborhood groups, and contact Dallas Animal Services at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, which helps with lost pets. Any vet clinic or shelter can scan a found pet for a chip. If your pet comes home hurt, call the clinic for a same-day visit. If your pet is bleeding heavily or struggling to breathe, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 4500 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206.

Cost

The chip can be added to any visit. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. Petfolk Lakewood is at 1922 Abrams Pkwy, Suite 6, Dallas, TX 75214.

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