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US prices vary by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog?
US spay/neuter prices vary mostly by your dog's size — bigger dogs need more anesthesia and surgery time. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics run well below full-service vets.
Spay / neuter cost by dog size (US)
Spay or neuter.
| Dog size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy | $170 | $297.50 | $510 |
| Small | $184 | $322 | $552 |
| Medium | $200 | $350 | $600 |
| Large | $236 | $413 | $708 |
| Giant | $276 | $483 | $828 |
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