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Dog Spay or Neuter Cost

How Much Does a Dog Spay or Neuter Cost?

low cost Neuter: $45-$110
low cost Spay: $50-$175

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Typical costs:
  • The cost of neutering a dog at a Human Society or at a low-cost clinic can range from $45 to $135, depending on the weight of the dog. The cost of spaying, a more complicated surgery, usually ranges from about $50 to $175.
  • Some clinics and animal hospitals can charge up to $200-$300 or more, depending on the weight of the dog.
  • The cost of both neutering and spaying vary greatly by geographic region, and even by veterinarian.
What should be included:
  • In neutering, the veterinarian makes an incision in front of the scrotum, removes both testicles, then stitches the incision.
  • In spaying, the veterinarian makes an incision in the abdominal wall, removes the uterus and ovaries, then stitches the incision. VeterinaryPartner.com offers an overview of neutering and spaying.
  • General anesthesia usually is used for neutering and spaying.
  • Neutering benefits include protection from prostatitis and testicular tumors, as well as reduction of undesirable behaviors, including aggression toward other male dogs, desire to roam, urine marking and inappropriate mounting.
  • Spaying benefits can include a lowered risk for mammary tumors, reproductive bleeding, uterine tumors and infection.
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association offers a list of the benefits of spaying and neutering.
Additional costs:
  • Spaying a dog that is in heat, or obese costs about $25 extra.
  • Spaying a pregnant dog costs about $50 to $125 extra.
  • Laser surgery can reduce pain, bleeding and swelling, and can be more precise, but costs between one-quarter and one-third more.
  • Most veterinarians offer the option of pre-anesthesia blood work, to make sure the liver and kidneys are working properly, for about $40.
  • Extra pain medication, usually an injection before surgery and a pill for later, usually costs between $10 and $30.
  • For male dogs, testicular implants are available. They cost between $94 and $919 per pair, depending on the size and model. Neuticles.com offers a detailed description of the product.
Discounts:
  • Most animal shelters and humane societies include spaying or neutering in the adoption fee.
  • Low-cost spay and neuter services, where a veterinarian offers a reduced rate or an organization -- or state or local government -- offers subsidies, can cost as little as $30. But lower cost sometimes means an assembly-line approach is used, so the dog might not get as much attention or recovery time. Spay/USA has a referral service for reduced cost spay and neuter clinics.
  • In rare cases, such as with programs that use veterinary students, spaying and neutering can be free. Because of breed-specific legislation where some local governments require pit bulls be altered, free programs for this breed are becoming more common. Pit Bull Rescue Central offers a list of resources for pit bull owners.
Shopping for a dog spay or neuter:
  • Tip: Find out which type of anesthesia is used and whether the dog is hooked to a heart monitor during surgery. CanisMajor.com has a list of questions to ask.
  • To find a good veterinarian, ask fellow dog owners, breeders or humane associations. Or, search the American Veterinary Medical Association website to find your state's veterinary medical association for a referral.
  • Ask the veterinarian how long he or she has been practicing, and how much continuing education he or she receives per year. Then, tour the clinic to check cleanliness, attitude and clinic policies and prices. VeterinaryPartner.com offers guidelines on how to find and which questions to ask a veterinarian.
Article updated September 2007
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Amount: $269.00 too expensive
Posted by: Mark todd in Berryville, VA.Purchased: January, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: sherpard/husky
Vet: Dr. Jerry Henke
I was told I would have to pay $269.00, that is with the SPCA $65.00 discount. How is it possible to charge so much? Flip is 6 to 8 months old. I was told it was for the medication and surgery? What...was everything used in the opperation plated with platinum.
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Amount: $316.00 spaying my dog
Posted by: pam in commerce city, CO.Purchased: November, 2007
Treatment: spayedBreed: toy poodle
I think this is awfull that it cost this much to spay a tiny dog.
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Amount: $478.50 Spay And Neuter
Posted by: Judy in Louisa, VA.Purchased: February, 2008
Treatment: Spay and NeuterBreed: pomeranian and beagle
I had my female beagle spayed and the cost was 229.50. My male dog cost 249.00, but he did have one testicle retained.Without the retained testicle, the cost would have been 189.50. It's expensive but far less expensive than a litter of pups, not to mention other health benefits my dog will have.
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Amount: $699.00 Rottweiler Neuter
Posted by: a user in Trenton, NJ.Purchased: 2007
Treatment: QuoteBreed: Rottweiler
Unbelivable!
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Amount: $0.00 prices
Posted by: a user in winchester, MA.Purchased: 2008
I can not see how the animal hospital can stay in bussinss with your cheap prices listed above!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Ma the prices are tripled for spay and neuters!!!!!!!!! Those people should thanks there lucky stars they dont live around here.Ve ts go to school for 8 years and get paid well.How do they do it?????
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Amount: $0.00 You guys paid a lof
Posted by: Ivy in Plano, TX.Purchased: 2008
Treatment: SpayBreed: Terrier Mix
Vet: John Carver
I found a wonderful vet that had a friendly environment and staff. My puppy is on 6 months and her procedure total, with the \"e\" collar was $105. It\'s been less than 24 hours since the procedure and she is doing well, no complications.
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Amount: $250.00 Read the fine print!
Posted by: Mickie in Doylestown, PA.Purchased: March, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Mixed retriever
Please do your homework and don't get suckered into purchasing the low-cost neutering certificates from Friends of Animals and other groups. I paid $65 for a male dog certificate, but could only find two vets within 1/2 hour that would honor it. I made an appointment with the practice that my sister knew of and approved of. They are a good practice, but attached many hidden charges to the estimate. By the time they were finished, it would have been about $350, which is about $25 more than what my usual vet charges, plus the cost of gas for traveling the distance for three appointments! They were going to charge me for the pre-op exam, when the certificate actually said that it was included. This was not an oversight- the certificate said "cursory" pre-op exam and they said that they only do "full" exams. They removed this charge after I had a hissy fit at this obvious play of semantics. They insisted on pre-op bloodwork, which is a good idea, but it cost $109. They were going to charge me for the post-op pain injection, but I reminded them that was included on the certificate. Then they were going to charge $40 for 4 days of Rimadyl. I told them that I used to have a 100lb sheepdog on Rimadyl, and it didn't cost $10 a day, despite the fact that she weighed 3X more than my current pup. Luckily, I had some current Rimadyl at home and only had to recalibrate the dose. They were also going to charge for an E-collar, which I was able to borrow. I opted to pay an extra $75 for laser surgery and $50 for the microchip.
I don't know whether the FOA certificate is the scam, or if the problem was with this particular practice, but something should be done about this duping of animal owners who just want to do the right thing, but not pay an arm and a leg. If I had not asserted myself, it would have cost more than $100 more. As it was, it was still no bargain.
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Amount: $110.00 Neutering and Spaying
Posted by: a user in Inglewood, CA.Purchased: February, 2005
Treatment: neuterBreed: cockapoo
When I got my cockapoo neutered back in 2005 I thought it was expensive what I paid for the procedure but now that I got a new dog I am realizing how cheap it was. When I took him it included everything didn't worry about anything just taking him home. Compared what I paid for neutering my cockapoo $110, to spaying my chihuahua $210 and that does not include anesthesia and the other stuff so it adds up and I just have to keep looking to find somewhere else. There are lots of programs now that will help pay part of it or will help you find somewhere free.
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Amount: $440.00 paying 7lb dog
Posted by: Ria in northridge, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Treatment: spayingBreed: chihuahua
Vet: Northridge Vet Center
This is what I was quoted. So far I haven't found a single vet charge this much. I think I'll shop around.
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Amount: $429.80 Cryptorchid Neuter
Posted by: Pat in Marietta, PA.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: English Setter
Vet: Donegal Animal Hospital
Total cost for neuter including having to go into the abdomen to get right testicle and after seeing some of the other costs listed here I don't think it was too bad other than they gave me an "estimate" as a spay cost of $235. But I did choose to have the pre-op blood work of $61.
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Amount: $143.50 Shop around
Posted by: Phyllis in Apopka, FL in Winter Springs, FL.Purchased: April, 2008
Treatment: SpayingBreed: Chihuahua
Vet: Winter Springs Vet
Cost for spaying $85 (extra $10 because she was in heat), plus rabies & other shots and 6 month supply of Interceptor! Wonderful doc and staff. A 30 minute drive, but well worth it.
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Amount: $386.21 Neuter cost for 5 lb. pup
Posted by: Dani in Gilbert, AZ.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: neuterBreed: yorkie mix
Vet: Animal Wellness
This is top notch. They don't leave anything out. Even a ekg. Blood work, micro-chip, pedicure, the collar and all meds. This price includes a puppy discount of 10%. I guess after seeing some of the other prices I'm not as shocked as when I first saw mine.
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Amount: $585.06 Neuter cost for 2 chihuahua males
Posted by: alex in Knoxville, TN.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: Neutering ; teeth cleanedBreed: chihuahua
Vet: Dr. Jonathon James
I was quoted a price of $65.00 each for neutering and $45.00 for cleaning teeth. When I picked up the dogs the neutering cost was $202.00 each and $250 for 5 extrations that were not agreed to.
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Amount: $423.00 60 lb 8 mo old puppy
Posted by: lifeschooler in Stroudsburg, PA.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: SpayBreed: Mix 60 lbs
Vet: Barton Heights
I almost couldn't afford to spay her, but I thought it was better than having 9 puppies...
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Amount: $839.00 Dog
Posted by: Sky's Mom in San Jose, CA.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: Neuter and MicrochipBreed: Australian Shepherd
Vet: Dr. D. L. Apple, DVM
We trusted Dr. Apple to be fair with pricing, he was our vet for 12 years. We could not believe this price for our healthy puppy with no complications. The chip was about $100, so the rest came to $839...everything was a charge such as \"Pain injection\" $74, General Antesthesia $200, Surgery $200, etc. Our phone call to explain the charges was not returned.
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Amount: $95.00 Very Pleased
Posted by: DANIEL & MARLEY in Calhoun, GA.Purchased: June, 2008
Treatment: SpayBreed: Labrador
Vet: All Animal Care
I thought this was a GREAT price it included a rabies vaccination, flea and tick treatment, all anesthesia, and even a cute blue bandanna.... although they did gripe me out for feeding her too much =)
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Amount: $50.00 WOW!!!
Posted by: a user in Greenville, NC.Purchased: February, 2008
Treatment: NueteredBreed: Husky Dog
Vet: SPAY TODAY
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Amount: $550.00 Beware of Extras !!!
Posted by: holly romme in Oakland, NJ.Purchased: June, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Labrador
Vet: Oakland Animal Hos
I was shocked when I was handed an invoice with two prices. $613 - $999. The cost of the alteration was $145.00. But the antesthesia, pain medication, overnight stay, all blood work, ECG and follow up were ALL EXTRA. I feel guility that I did not opt for the blood work, ECG and follow up...but I just can't afford it.
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Amount: $281.00 Could of been worse...
Posted by: a user in Moreno Valley, CA.Purchased: May, 2008
Treatment: SpayBreed: 19 lb Poodle
Vet: Pigeon Pass Animal Hospital
Initially I had an appointment at the local animal shelter and was quoted $65.00 plus an optional $20.00 for pain medication. I thought that would be great so I booked an appointment and had to wait almost 3 months for her to get seen. My dog ended up getting sick and we had to miss that appointment. Thinking that the quote was about the average price range I booked an appointment with a vet that is closer to my home without asking for a quote. She was seen a week later so I was happy that I didn't have the almost 3 month wait time. To my surprise,when I picked her up the bill was for $280.00. Thank God I had just got paid and had the money on me (Vet takes cash only, due at time of service)! After reading these other experiences and investigating what goes into the whole procedure it puts me more at ease that the cost wasn't too up there. The vet is really caring and it is an extremely clean office. Thanks!
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Amount: $30.00 Cheap GREAT care
Posted by: LaToyia in Indianapolis, IN.Purchased: August, 2008
Treatment: Spay/NeuterBreed: Maltese
Vet: FACE CLinic
I paid $30 each to have a boy and girl maltese neutered/spayed. I did my research and found a reputable low cost animal clinic that performs these surgeries at reduced cost. Both my dogs are healthy and are doing great!
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Amount: $125.00 Spay
Posted by: a user in Petterson, NY.Purchased: 2008
Treatment: SpayBreed: Golden Retriever
I purchased a $90.00 certificate from Friends of Animals, my vet participates in the program. Then the meds and exam cost $35.00. My puppy was kept overnight and well cared for. I wondered what it would've cost had I not used FOA. It looks like I saved myself $200-$300. You can buy the certificates online from their website friendsofanimals.org. They even tell you which vets in your area participate.
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Amount: $594.00 Neuter
Posted by: Bill Carey in Pompano Beach, FL.Purchased: September, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Labrador
Vet: Dr Carol Falck
We where surprised when we where charged $594. We where informed because one testicle had not dropped there would be an additional $75 charge but assumed that was on a figure of maybe $200. We should have asked before we authorized the procedure. Seems very high.
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Amount: $0.00 neuted dogs
Posted by: MARIA GRIEGO in CHICAGO, IL.Purchased: September, 2008
Treatment: Breed: red nose pitbull
Vet: P.A.W.S.
I DIDNT PAY NOTHING 4 MY DOGS SURGERY ONLY 4 THE RABIE AND 5 IN 1 SHOTS ONLY 24 DOLLARS??? THANX 2 P.A.W.S. THERES ALOT OF UNWANTED ANIMALS IN THE STREETS AND WE AS CONCIOUS PERSONS THAT WE ARE WE NEED 2 PUT AN END 2 THIS PROBLEM.
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Amount: $30.00 Spay
Posted by: Shelly in indianapolis, IN.Purchased: March, 2008
Treatment: spay/neuterBreed: Rott, Cocker, Min Pin
Vet: F A C E
I have had 3 dogs, 3 cats spayed/neutered thru them. $30 per animal. All did very well, even Min Pin with heart murmur did great! do your research first! These low cost clinics help you & support homeless animals too! And the offer a reduced fee shot clinic! Not a full scale vet, but most times will refer you to a low cost full service vet for check ups or emergencies.
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Amount: $140.00 spay
Posted by: john a. in Johnstown, PA.Purchased: 2008
Treatment: spayBreed: rott/terrier x
Vet: Johnstown Veterinary
Dr. Assad and staff at Johnstown Veterinary Assoc. are great! Wonderful attention, fair price, and technical excellence!
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Amount: $60.00 Good service for cheap
Posted by: mikey in n miami beach, FL.Purchased: October, 2008
Treatment: neuterBreed: chihuahua
Vet: humane society of greater miami
they have low cost spay and neuter here, only $60 for small male dogs, then the price goes up $10 based on weight. girl dogs cost a little more but still barely a hundred bucks. you do have to pay for the rabies shot if you don\'t bring proof. and medicaid/food stamps proof gets you the surgery free.
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Amount: $169.80 Cryptorchid Neuter
Posted by: Emily in Wakefield, RI.Purchased: October, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Italian Greyhound
Vet: South County Vet
I love my vet! I brought my 11 month old in the other week to ask about a neuter. They did free blood work (since my pup has had previous health issues, the vet and staff have fallen in love with him) and they did the procedure today. They also had to cut into the left side of his abdomen to extra the undescended testicle. The total cost of the cryptorchid-inguinal surgery cost $150. They said that is the standard fee as well. Then his painkillers and elizabethan collar were $19.80. And here I thought living in RI was expensive!
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Amount: $363.75 Buyer Beware
Posted by: Marcia in Fort Collins, CO.Purchased: November, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Papillon Cross
Vet: Chappelle Animal Hospital
1 month Heartgard Plus- $5.75
E Collar--------------- 8.00
Clavamox--------------- 17.50
Bld draw+pre surg panel- 80.50
Neuter sm dog-----------219.00
Inpatient meds---------- 33.00
Excellent but overpriced care on my credit card.
Priceless--NOT!
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Amount: $101.00 Spayed Today...
Posted by: A user in Moreno Valley, CA in Moreno Valley, CA.Purchased: November, 2008
Vet: Moreno Valley Animal Clinic
Got an appointment in 2 weeks. Was quoted at $55.00 $11.00 for pain injection. My dog weighs 10 pounds and is 5 months old.
After the surgery, the bill was presented for $101.00, an additional $35.00 was added for I.V.- Cath/fluids. The staff at Moreno Valley Animal Clinic are the best
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Amount: $640.00 Cryptorchid/Neuter
Posted by: A reader from Pennsylvania in Bethlehem, PA.Purchased: 2008
Disgusted! I feel like I have been mugged. I was at work when my wife picked up Jake, so I have not been able to discuss this bill with Dr.Sharon Harley. I will post again when we have dissected the bill with the vet!
Hospitalization/surgery large---$32.00
Anesthesia-----------------$90.00
Castration------------------$95.00
Cryptorchid-----------------$259.00
Isoflourine------------------$42.55
Rimadyl injectable------------$25.73
AMpicillin Inj.--------------- $12.00
Morphine Sulf. --------------$11.25
Acepromazine inj.------------$10.05
Simplicef------------------$16.55
Rimadyl Pain Pack-----------$12.10
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Amount: $330.00 Neuter
Posted by: Madeline in North of Boston, MA.Purchased: 2008
Treatment: neuter quoteBreed: lab/terrier mix
I'm going to keep calling around to see if this is the going rate in Mass but my vet quoted me $330 for my 23 lb lab/terrier mix. They said that this does NOT include the cost for a pre-op exam because he was seen there last week and therefore wouldn't have to have another exam done prior to neuter.
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Amount: $137.00 Great vet and super nice staff
Posted by: Tiffany in Bossier City, LA.Purchased: 2008
Treatment: spayingBreed: 5 pound chichuaua
Vet: Dr. Foster Lott, Minden Animal Clinic
I took my dog in this morning to get spayed and the cost was $125.00 plus a kennel cough shot that is required, so a total of $137.00. Dr. Foster Lott is the best vet around and treats the animals like they are kids and they also call you to tell you how the surgery went and how your dog is doing!! Sure I could have got it cheaper somewhere else but I wouldn't take the chance with anyone else operating on my dog. She is doing great and is coming home in the morning
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Amount: $120.00 Neuter 8 lbs dog
Posted by: Candice in San Jose, CA.Purchased: October, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Miniture Dachshund
Vet: San Jose Spay-Neuter Clinic
This is the cheapest place around but reliable, Dr. Tai is capable and trustworthy.
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Amount: $131.16 Neuter - 8.5 pound
Posted by: Patricia A. Carsella in Loganville, GA.Purchased: February, 2009
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Chichuaua
Vet: Walnut Grove Animal Hospital
I dropped my little dude off in the morning and 5 hrs after surg. he was doing fine. I couldn't believe it. I did get the pain meds ( Rimadyl $14 )included in total spent, for the next day, but honestly, I really don't think he needed them. They always take wonderful care of my guy and would recommend them.
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Amount: $160.00 Do your research!
Posted by: a user in Sanford, FL.Purchased: February, 2009
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Husky/Lab
Vet: Local SPCA-
I was very pleased! My 60 lb. dog Dash, stayed for 24 hours & recieved excellent care. The cost included the procedure,the pain meds,head cone, heart worm treatment, Parvo, distemper and rabies shots. Also got 3 months worth of Frontline too!
Call around to local shelters to get information on any upcoming promotions. Even if it means waiting a few weeks. Or you can drop hundreds and hundreds on the same procedures with a Vet office. Your money, your choice.
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Amount: $200.00 Cost
Posted by: Priscilla in Twinsburg, OH.Purchased: March, 2009
Treatment: SpayBreed: 8.5 yr old beardie
*The plus was $59.00 to keep her in the kennel (attached to the vet facility) for a couple of extra days since I did not want to bring her home too soon to an 18-month old, very active beardie. This was an elective increase decided by me and I think it was worth every penny. The "patient" did very well and came home in excellent condition.
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Amount: $285.00 Spay today
Posted by: Stacy Gilson in Weston, WI.Purchased: March, 2009
Treatment: SpayedBreed: Siberian Husky
Vet: Weston Veterinary Hospital
Very nice staff, very caring, very nice clinic, clean, and well staffed. Prices have really gone up since my last spaying experience. You get pre-surgical evaluation, general anesthesia, sterile surgical instruments, Technician monitoring, IV fluids during surgery, hot water blanket during surgery, over night hospital stay, pain relief medications & Post-operative examinations for the money. Her weight is 33lbs at time of surgery.
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Amount: $60.00 WOW I could have never spayed my dog at those prices
Posted by: Nikeis in Fort Worth, TX.Purchased: April, 2009
Treatment: NueterBreed: Boston Terrier
Vet: Texas Coalition For Them
They were so sweet and did an amazing job with my baby I only spent 60 which included the nuetering, E-collar, heartworm testing, and heartworm med :DD
There is no way in this world i could have ever nuetered my baby at the prices listed on here.
some of these are just crazy
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Amount: $568.71 Dog over 50 pounds, and older than 6 months-extra charges on both
Posted by: PEB in Maple Grove, MN.Purchased: July, 2009
Treatment: SpayBreed: King Shepherd
Vet: Banfield
Had wellness plans with other dogs, and had it included with the puppy program. Since she is older, there isn\'t a program available to include a spay. I would be nice to have it included because I did a rescue and did not find out she was pregnant until the day before I was suppose to pick her up. (Very pregnant), and she was not spayed previously because of her condition. I am now responsible for finding homes for the puppies and getting her spayed. I was hoping Banfield would support getting older dogs fixed with a discount program. :(
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Amount: $115.00 Spaying Cost
Posted by: Linda Redmon in Grand Gorge, NY.Purchased: July, 2009
Treatment: SpayingBreed: Chihuahua
Vet: Dan Sullivan
Dropped Penny off 7/6 morning for spaying. She was kept overnight and picked up this morning, 7/7. She was groggy and is sleeping this morning.
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Amount: $600.00 spay on 65 pound Boxer
Posted by: Malone in Merritt island, FL.Purchased: August, 2009
Treatment: spayBreed: boxer
Vet: maxwell
He does pre - blood work, ekg, monitors heart, has the best up to date surgery things, amount estimated, do not use ACE on Boxers and he knows this. He uses steel sutures which have never come out in all my other surgeries done on my other dogs.
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Amount: $280.00 Over 50 Lb Spay
Posted by: Gina H in Corona, CA.Purchased: July, 2009
Treatment: SpayBreed: Old English Sheep
Vet: Dr Strathman
Great Vet. My total would have been less, but she was in heat. Of course. <sigh>
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Amount: $719.38 How much is too much?
Posted by: c galea in Washington, DC.Purchased: July, 2009
Treatment: Spay, Microchip and Caninie teetBreed: Maltese
Vet: gtown
Paying all this money to get my dog spayed is one thing, but having to go back again because the doctor did not close her up enough, and I found her internal stuff coming out, is another. I mean, how much is too much? Why charge so much and still can have things go wrong?
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Amount: $320.00 more than I expected to pay
Posted by: linda_loo in Allison Park, PA.Purchased: October, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Bichon
Vet: Duncan Manor Animal Hosp.
It was more than I expected to pay, but they did a great job with him.
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Amount: $78.00 Couldn\'t believe the cost
Posted by: angelkisis in Nevada, IA.Purchased: 2009
Treatment: NeuterBreed: pug/spaniel mix
Vet: Vet Clinic
I didn\'t use a coupon or certificate of any type.
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Amount: $162.50 Average cost/ Excellent service
Posted by: Kelly Sullivan in Hanover, PA.Purchased: December, 2002
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Sheltie
Vet: Brown Animal Hospital
Dr.Brown and all her staff are second to no-one. Murphy did great, they had him hooked up to a monitor the entire time and his aftercare was great. He stayed overnight for observation. They are the best and we just added a second dog to our household and he will be neutered there also.

Neuter: $141.00
Pre-Anesthetic Profile: $21.60
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Amount: $0.00 Spaying my female lab
Posted by: Madison in Miami Lakes, FL.Purchased: 2009
Treatment: SpayingBreed: Choc lab
I called to have my 6 yr old choc lab spayed after moving to the miami area..I was quoted $450! I about fell over...I should have done it in Texas for $170 before I moved! Why is it so shocking that there is an overpopulation problem with costs this high? Outrageous.
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Amount: $120.00 neuter 10 month old pup
Posted by: davidinrichmond in Richmond, VA.Purchased: August, 2009
Treatment: neuterBreed: rottweiler/lab mix
Vet: Dr. Jack
10 month old. Did a great job. Dog was dropped off in the am, surgery performed, and was brought home in the evening. The dog seems to relatively comfortable ans interested in eating and normal activity.
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Amount: $76.00 BIg Difference
Posted by: wendy82 in Marion IN/Eagle Pass Tx, IN.Purchased: 2009
Treatment: Spay n NeuteredBreed: Pekingese Mix 50lbs/19lb Jack Russell
Vet: ASPCA IN./Eagle Pass Tx
I adopted a mixed breed at a shelter in Indiana and her adoption fee and getting spayed only cost me 76 total. My jack Russell had an accident and had to get neutered and his total was like 250 for meds since he had the accident. In all I guess it wasnt so bad.
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Amount: $105.00 Neutered
Posted by: Nancy Hughes in Linville, NC.Purchased: September, 2009
Treatment: NeuteredBreed: 5 lb - Maltese/Shih Tzu
Vet: High Country Animal Hospital
i really feel like this was a little much concidering that it's such a small dog. wasn't given any pain medication to take home. he was in pain after i got him home and not able to get in touch with my vet. finally called a friend who works with animals and she told me i could him 1/4 of a baby asprin. I think it's time to change vets.
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Amount: $727.00 Neutering
Posted by: Mugzy in Little Silver, NJ.Purchased: September, 2009
Treatment: NeuterBreed: English Bulldog
Vet: Little Silver Animal Hospital
I did NOT get my English Bulldog, Tank neutered at my vet. What a ridiculous amount of money to charge, when if he was adopted, they would've charged $75 before adoption lol. CRAZY!!!
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Amount: $200.00 Best Price around
Posted by: Irene, Palmyra, NJ in Croydon, PA.Purchased: September, 2009
Treatment: SpayBreed: Miniature Poodle
Vet: Croydon Animal Hospital
Clean incision. Same day surgery. Irregular office hours though.
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Amount: $400.00 Neutering a 3 year old lab.
Posted by: Jill E, Chico CA in chico, CA.Purchased: October, 2009
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Lab
I can beleive they charge $400 I figured it would be close to $200.
The $400.00 includes casteration, blood work anesthisia, e collor, 2 different kinds of medication. No wonder why so many people do not spay or neurter their animals.
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Amount: $447.37 one puppy spayed 2/09, another spayed 10/09
Posted by: dachshund lover in Jackson, NJ.Purchased: October, 2009
Treatment: spay, microchip, 1 tooth extractedBreed: dachshund
Vet: Jackson Vet Clinic
presurgical exam $29.00, preop injections $25.00, anesthesia induction $20.00, OVH 0-20lbs $140.00, Isoflurane $65.00, surgical pack fee $25.00, operating room fee $25.00, monitoring fee $30.00, medical waste $7.68, rimadyl injection $20.00, carprofen 75mg 3 caplets $5.70, microchip implantation $35.00, microchip activation $14.99, extraction-deciduous-simple 1 tooth $5.00. Very clean incision. Only 3 puppies spayed that day. I was told that microchip activation fee was $10.00 and didn't expect them to pull a tooth. Last Feb. 2009, another of my dachshunds was spayed here. Cost was $356.50, price breakdown was different...OVH was $75.00, isoflurane was $125.00, carprofen 75mg 2 tabs $6.00. Seems like there's no "set" price. Surgeries went well, puppies recovered very well, and incisions are barely noticable.
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Amount: $426.19 Spay, Rabbies and Distemper Vacc. and Exam
Posted by: Dutchess, Essex Junction, VT in Williston, VT.Purchased: 2009
Treatment: Spay, Vaccs, Exam, Skin ScrapingBreed: Mix
Vet: River Cove Animal Hospital
We had just got done rescueing our pup 3 weeks ago and upon examination they found that she had a ear infection and having a form of mange. For the Canine Dhlp/P (distemper, Rabies Vacc, Exam Pre-op, Hospital care for the day, anesthesia-gen. inhalant, Spay, pain med, Advantage multi, Skin Scraping, EpiOtic Advanced 8oz ear cleaner, Tresaderm Soln 15ml, and Ivomec. Everyone was very nice and pleasent and very careing towards my dog. I am definately going to continue to use there service.
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Amount: $425.00 2 kittens spayed, shots, leukemia tests
Posted by: 11302009abcd in Poplar Bluff, MO.Purchased: November, 2009
Treatment: spaying, shotsBreed: Ameirican shorthair
Vet: Hicks Animal Hospital
It was $425 to get the 2 female kittens spayed. They also had leukemia tests and their shots. They did not stay overnight, though the vet offers that for free. The clinic did a good job Overall, not a bad deal, I think. I'm glad I don't have to worry about it now. Seeing the other posts on here, it seems my cats' spay job was relatively inexpensive. The vet did a very good job. And I'm glad we got it done.
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Amount: $109.25 buddy
Posted by: jeri in hopewell, VA.Purchased: August, 2008
Treatment: castarationBreed: lab mix
Vet: colonial heights vet. hospital
ihadmy 7 month old puppy neutered,a dhpp shot,pain meds to go home with,pain medicine injection,and one heartguard pill with a $55.00 discount from the spca.
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Amount: $185.00 Spray
Posted by: Lori Harvell in Van Alstyne, TX.Purchased: January, 2009
Treatment: Spaying / Shots / HeartguardBreed: Cocker Spaniel-6 mos
Vet: Cold Springs in Van Alstyne
Both pups went in today for spraying, update on shots, rabies, and heartguard meds. Spraying was $50, Anastesia $41, Rabies $14, Bortella $12, 4-n-1 shot $37, and six months of heartguard 31. Pretty good considering other prices posted here.
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Amount: $700.00 cost
Posted by: baba in Chelsea, MA.Purchased: 2010
Treatment: neuterBreed: pug
Vet: Nick
why is this so expensive??
I read all the posts regarding cost they really are varied depending upon location as well as other considerations. Oh well if I want my dog fixed I\\\'ll have to bite the bullet as they say.
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Amount: $0.00 re-spaying my cattledog
Posted by: doglover in NH in Nashua, NH.Purchased: July, 2009
Treatment: Breed: Australian Cattledog
Vet: Nashua Animal Hosp
I have to have my cattledog "re-spayed" as the original operation left ovarian tissue behind. Don't know the cost yet but all of these comments helped prepare me. Seems the northeast is quite a bit more expensive than other parts of the country.
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Amount: $160.00 Neuter Catahoula Puppy in N. Florida/S. Georgia
Posted by: Raymond in Kingsland, GA.Purchased: February, 2010
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Catahoula
Vet: Betz Vet Clinic
Betz Vet Clinic offers a mobile vet service which I opted for because they were closer than any other vet that would accept the voucher I recieved from the humane society. The Vet and Techs were very nice and awesome with my dog. For the 160 I had him neutered, his rear dew claws removed and his rabies shot. This included all his medication both for the surgery and after. All I can say is that he is doing fine and the service was great. It is now 1 day after surgery and to see him you couldn\'t tell he had anything done. If you are in S.Georgia/N. Florida I highly encourage you to give them a call.
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Amount: $287.00 Spay
Posted by: Abbey in Brooklyn Park, MN.Purchased: February, 2010
Treatment: Spay-quoteBreed: Black Lab
Vet: Compassionate Care/Funk Animal hospital
Spay cost is $287 and covers blood work and pain meds. There is an additional $49 office fee.
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Amount: $606.00 Spayed my 6 month old lab
Posted by: Mere in Plymouth, MA.Purchased: March, 2010
Treatment: spayBreed: yellow lab
Vet: Dr. Thompson
I couldn't beleive it, $606.00 I was truly shocked.
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Amount: $65.00 Wonderful!
Posted by: Linley in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: March, 2010
Treatment: neuterBreed: Boston Terrier
Vet: St. Francis
I had my dog neutered yesterday. I was unsure at first, as I recently found out he is heartworm positive, but the vet did an excellent job. They assured me he was fine and I'm glad I went through with it. Also, it was affordable, and came with a free rabies shot.
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Amount: $733.02 Spayed a 9 month old 45 pound Boxer
Posted by: M106191 in Laguna Niguel, CA.Purchased: March, 2009
Treatment: SpayBreed: Boxer
Vet: Crown Valley Animal Hospital
I just dropped off my dog Nika to be spayed and to my surprise I was charged up front $722.02. They keep her overnight and it is a top of line animal hospital but does this seem just a little high?
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Amount: $130.00 Spay for two female Boxer mix
Posted by: R.Easley in Fresno, CA.Purchased: March, 2010
Treatment: SpayBreed: Boxer/pit mix
Vet: Hope Foundation
They charged $65.00 FOR EACH DOG.
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Amount: $145.00 Male Neuter
Posted by: a user in houston, TX.Purchased: October, 2009
Treatment: neuterBreed: chi-weenie
Vet: Dr. Dallas
my trip to the Greater Good Vet Clinic in Houston, Texas was better than I expected! The price I paid got my little dude neutered, all shots, pain medication, antibiotic, and a nail trim! but I did not get a E-coller... I wonder why? I wonder if he really needs it too...
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Amount: $75.70 You Can't Get It Any Cheaper Than This
Posted by: Mike In Warner Robins Georgia in Warner Robins, GA.Purchased: May, 2009
Treatment: Spayed..Hernia Fixed And 2 Teeth PulledBreed: Chihuahua
Vet: Gordon Animal Hospital
I took my 10 month old chihuahua in for a spaying and while the vet was doing the procedure he came out and told me that my dog also had a hernia and 2 baby teeth that needed pulled..Didn't even charge me extra..This is a old-time country vet that don't even take appointments..You put your name on a clipboard when you show up and wait till it's your turn..Most vets would of charged more than $75.70 just to pull the 2 baby teeth..People in this part of georgia are very blessed to have a vet like this in this area.
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Amount: $209.00 Spay 11mo Boxer
Posted by: Tattooed in South Eastern Tip, IN.Purchased: April, 2010
Treatment: SpayBreed: Boxer
Had a wonderful experience, the $209 included, all drugs(pre(anesthesia),during,& post(nausea shot, pain medicine), equipment, pre-op blood work, and time. We have used the same vet for seven years, wouldn't go anywhere else.
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Amount: $0.00 Kitten
Posted by: Heathabee in Port St. Lucie, FL.Purchased: December, 2008
Treatment: NeuterBreed: DSH
Vet: Banfield
Banfield (found in PetSmart) has kitten and puppy plans which include the cost of spaying/neutering. You pay monthly and its like $20 a month. This also includes free vet visits, all vaccines, etc. The vets are amazing and the staff is genuinely nice. It costs like $60 to sign up and then its just a monthly fee and you can go to the vet for free when ever you want. All services that aren\'t included are discounted so like antibiotics and any other medication is really cheap.

Highly Recommend!
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Amount: $160.00 I love my vet!!
Posted by: HeatherRae in stanley, ND.Purchased: May, 2010
Treatment: Spay/last set of shotsBreed: German Shorthair/Lab
Vet: Feiring Vet Clinic
Our vet makes her money with large animals (horses, cattle, etc.) so her prices are reasonable for the family pets. And she is no bs type of person. She tells it like it is. I am glad we found her and will continue to use her for all of our family pets (even if it means driving way out of our way to get to her!)
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Amount: $300.00 You get what you pay for
Posted by: mnpetnurse in Minneapolis, MN.Purchased: June, 2010
Treatment: Dog spayBreed: any
Vet: a decent one
A spay is MAJOR abdominal surgery. Would you like to go thru that and wake up from anesthesia without any pain medication? Or go home without any pain meds after your testicles were cut out of you? Seriously people, that's where these vets are cutting corners when charging less than $200 to spay a dog. Or they are not sterilizing their instruments after each use. Or they are not paying their professional staff a living wage. Nor using anesthetic monitoring equipment. Shame on you.
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Amount: $232.00 The price of surgery.
Posted by: Shawn in MS in Olive Branch, MS.Purchased: June, 2010
Treatment: SpayBreed: Cur/Fiest mix
Vet: All Animal Hospital
I had my 9 month old pup spayed and dew claws removed. She was also in heat when I took her in so it cost a little more. Very pleased with this facility. If you live in North Mississippi or South Memphis, I highly recommend this group for their care and professionalism.
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Amount: $237.00 More Than I Expected, But Less Than Most
Posted by: a user in Sacramento, CA.Purchased: June, 2010
Treatment: NeuterBreed: Labrador
Vet: Natomas Animal Medical Center
I expected to pay about $125.00. I am okay with the amount because my dog was fine the next day AND after seeing what others have paid..ouch!
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Amount: $0.00 not just the surgery
Posted by: a user in baton rouge in Baton Rouge, LA.Purchased: July, 2010
Treatment: Breed: chihuahua dogs
I wonder how many people did what I did-combine the annual exam with the spay/neuter. This made the bill quite high, but I only paid for "one" office visit fee and "one" focused exam fee. Ask about the extras, and for a bottom-line cost amount beforehand, not just the cost of the procedure itself.
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Amount: $407.00 To Much for spaying
Posted by: New dog owner in Brunswick, OH.Purchased: April, 2010
Treatment: SpayingBreed: Toy Fox Terrier
Vet: Dr.Pal Strongsville,OH
They quoted me 407.00 to spay my 4.5 lb puppy. They couldn't give me that price when I called they had to have a tech call me after they "put it together" It includes everything but really???? I shopped around and found the same deal for 186.00 at a better vet. My advice shop & ask questions. I heard some vets are running your credit and charging as per your score.
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Amount: $500.00 5 year old 120 lb. Dog
Posted by: Kathi in Langhorne, PA.Purchased: February, 2010
Treatment: SpayBreed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Vet: Women's Humane Society
I was just quoted a price of 500 dollars to spay her because of her age and weight. This includes all pre op blood work and and overnight stay....is it too much?
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Amount: $435.00 6 mo. old 40 lb Dog
Posted by: a user in Charleston, SC.Purchased: June, 2010
Treatment: SpayBreed: Boxer
Vet: Charles Towne
It was a lot of money and there are places around here that will do it for under $100 but I wanted my puppy to go to her vet. She's been seeing them since 8 weeks old and will continue to see them unless we move. They also did the pre op blood work, overnight stay, extra pain meds, and a post op check-up. Prices may very so you just have to go with what level of service you are comfortable with you pet getting and the price you are comfortable paying.
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