How Much Does It Cost to Spay a Dog? Low-Cost vs. Private Vet
Spaying a dog costs about $455 at a private vet and $215–$325 at nonprofit clinics. Compare what each includes, prices by size and state, and free programs.
What vet care costs in the US, from a routine exam to TPLO surgery. Each guide breaks the bill into its parts and explains what pushes the price up or down. Sources are listed at the end of every guide. New here? Start with our US vet price list or how much a vet visit costs.
Spaying a dog costs about $455 at a private vet and $215–$325 at nonprofit clinics. Compare what each includes, prices by size and state, and free programs.
Neutering a dog costs about $487 at a private vet and $165–$250 at nonprofit clinics. See prices by size, clinic and state, extras, timing and cheap programs.
A cat dental cleaning averages $375; one extraction raises the visit to $600–$1,200. See why cats need extractions, prices by state, insurance and ways to save.
A dog tooth extraction averages $78 per tooth ($130 if complex); with anesthesia and X-rays most visits cost $500–$2,500. See prices by tooth and state.
Dog teeth cleaning costs about $388 under anesthesia; anesthesia-free runs $100–$300 but is cosmetic only. See extraction costs, prices by state and insurance.
An ER vet exam averages $135; a night in the hospital with tests runs about $1,500. See costs by emergency and state, deposits, insurance and help paying.
A dog X-ray costs about $213 on average, or $172 for 2–3 views. See prices by body part, clinic type and state, plus sedation, insurance and ways to save.
How much does an MRI for dogs cost? About $2,300 on average and $2,000–$5,000 in total. See what is included, real hospital prices and ways to pay less.
How much is TPLO surgery for dogs? Typically $3,500–$6,000 per knee. See a line-by-line breakdown, real clinic prices, insurance rules and financing options.