prices from 153 practices
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog or cat?
At the practices that publish their prices, a cat neuter costs a median of $214, a cat spay $305, a dog neuter $355 and a dog spay $450. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics charge far less.
Updated October 15, 2026 from 646 prices that 153 practices posted on their own websites. Low-cost clinics are counted on their own.
- Cat neuter$85 vs $214
- Cat spay$110 vs $305
- Dog neuter$195 vs $355
- Dog spay$230 vs $450
What practices charge, at a glance
- Cat neuter131 practices · 146 low-cost clinics$214$129 to $368
- Cat spay113 practices · 147 low-cost clinics$305$198 to $528
- Dog neuter112 practices · 152 low-cost clinics$355$229 to $575
- Dog spay116 practices · 156 low-cost clinics$450$292 to $688
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bigger dog, bigger bill
How much more for a bigger dog
- Lightest weight band, median
- $300
- Heaviest weight band, median
- $434
35 practices publish a dog spay or neuter in weight bands. Bands differ from one practice to the next, under 25 lb at one and up to 40 lb at another, so ask for the price at your dog’s weight.
Spay and neuter prices by state
The median spay or neuter price at practices, dogs and cats together, in each state where at least 5 practices publish one. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics are shown apart, from their lowest published price.
| State | Practice median | Practices | Low-cost from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $372 | practices: 5 | $50 |
| California | $459 | practices: 34 | $50 |
| Colorado | $475 | practices: 12 | $65 |
| Florida | $330 | practices: 25 | $40 |
| Georgia | $265 | practices: 9 | $60 |
| Minnesota | $318 | practices: 6 | $60 |
| Ohio | $200 | practices: 5 | $45 |
| Oregon | $355 | practices: 5 | $70 |
| Texas | $383 | practices: 23 | $40 |
| Washington | $733 | practices: 6 | $75 |
Spay and neuter prices by city
The median spay or neuter price in each metro area where at least 3 practices publish one, each linked to its section of the state's price page, where the area's practices and low-cost clinics are listed.
| Area | Median | Practices |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta area | $328 | practices: 7 |
| Houston area | $359 | practices: 6 |
| Los Angeles area | $541 | practices: 6 |
| Austin area | $350 | practices: 5 |
| Denver area | $325 | practices: 5 |
| Fort Collins area | $480 | practices: 5 |
| Fort Lauderdale area | $510 | practices: 5 |
| Orange County area | $450 | practices: 5 |
| Portland area (Oregon and Southwest Washington) | $362 | practices: 5 |
| San Jose area | $510 | practices: 5 |
| Tampa Bay area | $162 | practices: 5 |
| Cincinnati area (Ohio and Northern Kentucky) | $184 | practices: 4 |
| Dallas area | $392 | practices: 4 |
| Fort Myers and Cape Coral area | $337 | practices: 4 |
| Chicago area (Illinois and Northwest Indiana) | $515 | practices: 3 |
| Fort Worth area | $443 | practices: 3 |
| Inland Empire area | $311 | practices: 3 |
| Las Vegas area | $180 | practices: 3 |
| Minneapolis and St. Paul area | $313 | practices: 3 |
| Philadelphia area (Pennsylvania and South Jersey) | $220 | practices: 3 |
| Phoenix area | $548 | practices: 3 |
| Seattle area | $1,080 | practices: 3 |
| Stockton area | $197 | practices: 3 |
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.
same surgery, different prices
Why the same surgery costs such different amounts
Spay or neuter
A spay is abdominal surgery and takes longer, so in both cats and dogs it is usually priced above a neuter.
Weight
35 practices price dog surgery in weight bands, so a large dog can be quoted more than a small one at the same practice.
Age
Some practices list a different price by age, and circumstances on the day can change the total. Ask before you book whether anything about your animal changes the price.
What the price covers
A published price may not say whether the exam, pre-surgical bloodwork, pain medication for home or a cone are in it, so two similar headline prices can mean different totals.
Who runs the clinic
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list far lower prices than a full-service practice.
The lowest published prices
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics, from $40 for a cat neuter and $65 for a dog spay.
What to ask when you call for a price
- “What is the total, and what does it include?”
- “Does the price change with weight, age, or if she is in heat or pregnant?”
- “Do you need any vaccines or records before the surgery, and do you charge for those separately?”
- “Can I have the estimate in writing?”
where it costs less
Nonprofit spay and neuter clinics
Nonprofit spay and neuter clinics, humane societies and shelter clinics publish the lowest prices, and some local programs lower the price further for people on a limited income. Your local shelter may know which programs are running in your area, and the low-cost clinics page lists them by state.
Pet insurance generally covers what happens after a policy starts.
Opens a quote form on the partner's site in a new tab. Whether to buy anything there is up to you.
PawsRx may be paid if you buy a plan through this link. We don't compare or recommend plans. The quotes and the choice are on the partner's site.
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 spay a cat?
At practices that publish the price, spaying a cat costs a median of $305, and the middle half of published prices runs $198 to $528, across 113 practices (October 2026). Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $110.
How much does it cost to neuter a cat?
At practices that publish the price, neutering a cat costs a median of $214, and the middle half of published prices runs $129 to $368, across 131 practices (October 2026). Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $85.
How much does it cost to spay a dog?
At practices that publish the price, spaying a dog costs a median of $450, and the middle half of published prices runs $292 to $688, across 116 practices (October 2026). 35 practices publish dog prices by weight, so ask for the price at your dog's weight. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $230.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog?
At practices that publish the price, neutering a dog costs a median of $355, and the middle half of published prices runs $229 to $575, across 112 practices (October 2026). Some practices price by weight. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $195.
Does a bigger dog cost more to spay or neuter?
At a practice that prices by weight, yes. 35 practices publish dog surgery in weight bands, and across their lists the lightest band has a median price of $300 against $434 for the heaviest. Ask for the price at your dog's weight.
Why does a spay cost more than a neuter?
A spay is abdominal surgery and takes longer than a neuter, so practices usually charge more for it. In the published prices a cat spay has a median of $305 against $214 for a cat neuter, and a dog spay $450 against $355 for a dog neuter.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter in my state?
In the 10 states where at least 5 practices publish a spay or neuter price, the median runs from $200 in Ohio to $733 in Washington. In the three states with the most practices publishing one it is $459 in California, $330 in Florida and $383 in Texas, dogs and cats together (October 2026).
Where can I get a cat or dog spayed or neutered for less?
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics, humane societies and shelter clinics list much lower prices: a median of $85 for a cat neuter and $230 for a dog spay. Some local programs lower the price further for people on a limited income, and your local shelter may know what is running near you.
PawsRx is a platform, not a clinic. Prices are set by independent practices and change, so ask the practice to confirm the price for your animal before the appointment. Whether and when to spay or neuter is a decision for you and your veterinarian. Nothing here is veterinary advice.