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What's the average cost to spay or neuter my dog or cat in my area?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 16 days old | 2 lbs

How much to spay/neuter?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 10th, 2019

Spay or neuter costs can vary based on geographic location, clinic and size/age of the pet. Your best option to get an accurate answer would be to contact local clinics directly and request an estimate. Most will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on February 27th, 2018
Prices will vary depending on the clinic you take your cat to, as well as any factors such as an undescended testicle, health issues, if you decide to do pre-operative bloodwork, etc. It would be best to call around your local area and ask for an estimate to get a better idea of what to expect. Many local shelters and clinics may also offer spay/neuter programs, so contacting them as well may also be beneficial.
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