Pet spaying & neutering

Pet spaying and neutering in the United States: costs

A dog spay at a vet clinic in the United States typically costs $250 to $600, and a cat spay can cost $50 to $500, according to sellers' websites in October 2026. Shelters and low-cost clinics in the search results charge $50 to $150. To compare prices for your animal, describe its weight, age and health in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Lower-cost options

Shelters and nonprofit programs often price surgery well below a private clinic. One subsidized program in the search results charges $10 to $20 for a dog or cat, and some low-cost clinics do not require proof of income or residency. Ask the clinic what options it has and whether a referral is needed.

Adoption deposits and state rules

Some states require the person who acquires an animal to pay for its sterilization, and adoption deposits can range from $10 in Oklahoma to $35 in New York. Search results also note that in Maryland a pet cannot be licensed unless it is vaccinated against rabies. Check the rules in your state before you adopt or license a pet.

Season and recovery

Surgery does not depend on the weather, but recovery does. Most spay and neuter procedures are outpatient, so your pet usually goes home the same day. Choose a week when the animal can rest indoors, and plan around the summer months of June to August and the winter months of December to February.

What to write in your request

Name the procedure, the animal (dog or cat), its age, breed and weight, and any health condition the vet should know about. Add what you expect to be included, such as anesthesia and pain relief, your city, the date you want the procedure and your budget. Clinics often price dogs by weight, with tiers such as under 50 pounds and 50 to 80 pounds, so the weight matters.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the procedure in your own words in a chat, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the United States. Clinics registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related care, see veterinary care or home-visit vet.