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

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If someone bring a sick pet to the vet and can't afford to pay for the bill, will the vets chek if the pet is microchipped before euthanised it? because my dog was stolen and i am scared the people that has him could do something like that. Pet's info: Dog | Italian Greyhound | Male | neutered | 4 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Most clinics and shelters have a microchip scanner that is used to scan any found pets. You should contact the microchip company and alert them. If the chip ID is called in, this could trip an alert so you may be contacted. Additionally, in most cases, most veterinarians will not euthanize a sick pet simply for financial reasons. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the client as well as the patient.

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

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