My vet wants to charge $700 to get my puppy neutered, is that normal?

[rlneub]

@tarper $950 at my vet. I used the shelter clinic and paid $150 with meds for 10 days after

 

[tarper]

@rlneub Damn that’s insane. Definitely going to look into shelters as an option!

 

[chebles]

@tarper Good luck trying to find a shelter to do it. Especially in the RDU area, been trying to spay our shepherd for over a year and they’re jam packed.

 

[tarper]

@chebles Oof that’s exactly where I am Good to know..

 

[jessicakollar]

@chebles The shelters around here are not making any appts for anything ; they're jammed up with that dog hoarding case in Brick, NJ.
They told me to try shelters in a different County.

 

[rlneub]

@chebles Yes, I actually had to book the appointment for my dog to be neutered at 18 months when he was 6 months

And we actually had to get a voucher for him because he is part pitbull so he’s part of an initiative to be neutered at a reduced rate, and I had to apply for the voucher with enough time for it to be ready but they also expire so it was very tense

 

[lightnow23]

@tarper Yes I paid $900 for my female pup. The humane society is cheaper however they do spay/neuter surgeries en masse, like multiples a day, so can't afford the time or resources to offer individual care and attention as my home vet. The price included blood work, anaesthesia, post op supervision, pain meds, and a post-op check up appointment.

Edit: in Canada btw

 

[legacyjb]

@tarper 100$ here for spay and neuter. 700 is very very very high. Don't goto your vet for it. Goto a county low cost spay and neuter

 

[apostle1]

@tarper Mine was around that, I live in SF and went through my vet since I was comfortable with them. It is the higher end but not altogether unreasonable

 

[bubbleking]

@tarper Seems high to me. I never paid more than 400 for a female spay which is more invasive.

Check humane societies they tend to do them cheap and they do sooo many neuters that it’s very routine and smooth for them

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@tarper It’s gonna vary greatly depending on where you live and the procedures the clinic goes through before and during the surgery. I’ve worked in clinics in different states and have seen them run about $300-$800. Shelters and other places can offer cheaper or free surgeries but please keep in mind that they are usually running on limited resources and need to be able to help animals that are more in need

 

[tarper]

@imagebeastmarkbeast Yes that’s my only concern with looking at a shelter, it feels a little selfish to take from that— but then I wonder on the other hand if they could use the money I’d be providing… I’ll shop around at some vets and shelters! Thanks for the info

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@tarper My vet charges about $650. We have our pup booked in at a spay and neuter clinic in our city for less than $200. Call around.

 

[refei]

@tarper Regular vets near will charge that. What you need to find is a vet who does a lot of these surgeries. Try animal control or a local rescue.

 

[birdalive]

@tarper Have an appointment booked for next month, very reputable vet clinic. Was told maximum 350$ (dependant on dogs weight).

 

[allbutnone]

@tarper Canadian here. It was $650-800 in my three quotes. Even the low-cost clinic was $450 and a 2 hour drive plus missed day of work, so it wasn't worth it. I didn't get any extras for my $650. Seeing other vets, they all wanted an exam first which upped their price.

I felt it was super high too, considering how quickly I can neuter goats and piglets for free...