Pet spaying & neutering

Spaying and neutering pets in Canada

Updated 30 October 2026

Spaying a cat in Canada costs about CA$275 to CA$282, and a dog spay runs from about CA$500 to CA$702 depending on its weight. These are approximate prices from clinics' websites, October 2026. The quickest way to get current prices in your city is to describe the animal in a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and the rules behind them

Spay and neuter rules are set locally. In Calgary, the 2026 licence fee for a neutered or spayed dog is CA$45, and the city lists it separately from unaltered dogs. Some regions require cats and dogs over six months old to be spayed or neutered and microchipped. Veterinary associations treat spaying and neutering as surgery that must be performed by a licensed veterinarian, so confirm your vet's licence before booking.

When to book in autumn and winter

Canada is in the northern hemisphere, so October falls in autumn. Winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August. Book before the winter months if you want time to compare clinics and choose a date that suits you.

How clinics quote and what is extra

Dog spays are quoted by weight band. One Vancouver clinic listed CA$585 for a dog of 10 to 30 kg and CA$702 for 30 to 40 kg, plus a CA$60 pre-surgical exam. Another price list includes a microchip in a cat neutering fee, which it describes as mandatory. Whether you are in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, ask if the fee covers the microchip, a pre-surgical check or any hernia repair.

What to put in the request

Name the procedure, the animal's sex and age, its breed and weight in kilograms, and any health condition the vet should know about. Add your city, the months you are free and a budget in Canadian dollars. Say whether you want a microchip and a pre-surgical check included, so that every seller prices the same job.

BlaBlaPrice costs buyers nothing. Write what you need in the chat, with a photo if you like, and the assistant checks sellers' websites and price lists across Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered with BlaBlaPrice answer in the chat with an offer, and your contact details stay private until you share them. You can also invite a local clinic yourself using your request link. See pet services or pet vaccination and microchipping.