real prices, from the practices themselves
What it costs to put a dog down
Practices that publish the price charge a median of $150 in the clinic and $400 for a home visit. Cremation is usually a separate charge: a median of $195 for communal and $328 for private.
Euthanasia prices updated October 15, 2026, from 78 practices and in-home services that posted them on their own websites. Cremation prices from 37 provider price lists, read by October 2026.
- In the clinic, median
- $150
- 31 practices
- At home, median
- $400
- 47 practices and services
- Low-cost clinic, median
- $100
- 17 clinics
- Communal cremation, median
- $195
- 24 providers
At a glance
- In the clinic31 practices · per visit$150$95 to $238
- At home47 practices and in-home services · per visit$400$350 to $450
- Communal cremation24 providers · ashes not returned$195$125 to $219
- Private cremation31 providers · ashes returned$328$225 to $399
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How much does in-home pet euthanasia cost?
A median of $400 across 47 practices and in-home services that publish a home price, and the middle half of prices runs $350 to $450. The vet’s travel and time are most of the difference from a clinic, where the median is $150.
- Median
- $400
- Middle half of prices
- $350 to $450
- Seen from
- $140 to $580
- The vet’s travel within their area
- The visit itself
- Sedation first
- A paw or nose print
- Aftercare is often a separate line
How much does pet cremation cost?
Usually a separate charge from the euthanasia, and most cremation providers price by weight, so the same provider can quote a cat and a large dog very differently.
Euthanasia prices by state
The median euthanasia price at practices, in the clinic and at home together, in each state where at least 5 practices publish one, as the state's price page shows it.
| State | Median | Practices | Low-cost from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $158 | practices: 6 | |
| California | $400 | practices: 14 | $80 |
| Florida | $350 | practices: 7 | $60 |
| New York | $497 | practices: 5 | $75 |
| Washington | $225 | practices: 5 | $100 |
Euthanasia prices by city
The median euthanasia price in each metro area where at least 3 practices publish one, each linked to its section of the state's price page.
| Area | Median | Practices |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle area | $200 | practices: 4 |
| Atlanta area | $300 | practices: 3 |
| Chicago area (Illinois and Northwest Indiana) | $395 | practices: 3 |
| New York City area (New York and New Jersey) | $499 | practices: 3 |
| Tucson area | $140 | practices: 3 |
| Washington, D.C. area (Northern Virginia and Maryland) | $147 | practices: 3 |
End-of-life care, by city
Practices whose own websites describe end-of-life care, in the cities where at least 3 do.
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Burbank, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- North Hollywood, CA
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Jose, CA
- San Marcos, CA
- San Rafael, CA
- Vista, CA
- Woodland Hills, CA
- Brentwood, CA
- Carlsbad, CA
- Culver City, CA
- Dublin, CA
- Encinitas, CA
- Glendale, CA
- Hayward, CA
- La Verne, CA
- New Orleans, LA
Vet prices in every state we hold them for
Every service practices and low-cost clinics publish, state by state, on the US vet prices page and the state pages below.
what moves the price
Why the price varies
Home or clinic
A home visit carries the vet's travel and time: a median of $400 against $150 in the clinic.
Weight
6 practices publish their euthanasia price in weight bands, and 23 of the 37 cremation providers price by weight, so a large dog can cost more than a small one.
Aftercare
Cremation, or taking your pet into the provider's care, is often a separate line from the euthanasia.
Distance and timing
Some in-home prices cover travel only within a service area and add a travel fee beyond it, and some practices charge more outside business hours.
Who runs the clinic
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a median of $100.
The lowest published prices
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics, a median of $100 and from $50, across 17 clinics.
What to ask when you call
- “What is the total, including aftercare?”
- “Does the price change with my pet's weight?”
- “Is travel to my address included, and is there a charge for evenings or weekends?”
- “If I choose private cremation, how and when are the ashes returned?”
where it costs less
Nonprofit clinics, and communal cremation
Nonprofit and low-cost clinics and humane societies publish the lowest in-clinic prices, from $50, and communal cremation costs less than private. If the bill is the hard part, ask the practice whether it can split the payment. Many can. The low-cost clinics page lists them by state.
Ask the practice to split it first. If it can't, you can apply to pay over time.
PawsRx may be paid when you apply. Approval and terms are the lender's, we never see your application, and we don't choose one for you.
Common questions
How much does it cost to put a dog down?
At the veterinary practices that publish the price, a median of $150 in the clinic, across 31 practices, and $400 for a home visit, across 47 (October 2026). Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $100. Cremation is usually a separate charge.
How much does it cost to euthanize a dog at the vet?
A median of $150 at the 31 practices that publish an in-clinic price, and $95 to $238 at most of them (October 2026). Some price by weight, and cremation is usually extra.
How much does in-home pet euthanasia cost?
A median of $400 at the 47 practices and in-home services that publish a home price, and $350 to $450 at most of them (October 2026). Most prices cover the vet's travel within a service area and sedation first. Cremation is usually extra.
How much does pet cremation cost?
Communal cremation, where ashes are not returned, costs a median of $195 across 24 providers. Private cremation, where the ashes come back to you, costs a median of $328 across 31 providers (October 2026). Most providers price by weight.
How much does it cost to cremate a large dog?
At the providers that price private cremation by weight, a median of $300 for a 50 lb dog and $350 for a 90 lb dog, against $260 for a 10 lb pet (20 providers, October 2026). Communal cremation, where the ashes are not returned, costs less.
Does it cost more to put a large dog down?
Often. 6 practices publish their euthanasia price in weight bands, and most cremation providers price by weight, so ask for the price at your dog's weight.
How much does it cost to put a cat down?
Usually no more than a dog. Many practices publish one euthanasia price for cats and dogs, a median of $150 in the clinic, and where a price is set by weight a cat falls in the lowest band.
PawsRx is a platform, not a clinic. Prices are set by independent practices and providers and change, so confirm the price for your pet before the appointment. When the time has come is a decision for you and your veterinarian. Nothing here is veterinary advice.