Cat neuter cost: 2026 survey of 47 clinic prices
47 published prices · Sep 2026
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Spay & Neuter Costs in the US
Compare published spay and neuter prices for dogs and cats. Explore the sample behind each figure and learn how to compare your clinic's quote.
- Published surveys
- 4
- Prices collected
- 545
- Latest survey
- Sep 2026
Spay & Neuter Prices at a Glance
Published sample medians, with ranges and collection dates.
| Procedure | Median | Published range | Prices found | Surveyed | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewCat neuter cost | $80 | $30 to $199 | 47 | Sep 2026 | |
| Cat spay cost | $100 | $40 to $300 | 75 | Sep 2026 | |
| Dog neuter cost | $205 | $55 to $685 | 244 | Sep 2026 | |
| Dog spay cost | $220 | $70 to $1,045 | 179 | Sep 2026 |
Prices and inclusions vary by provider. These figures are a starting point, not a quote for your pet. Ask your own vet for a written estimate.
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Cat spay cost: 2026 survey of 75 clinic prices
75 published prices · Sep 2026
By M. HumzaRead the survey
Dog neuter cost: 2026 survey of 244 clinic prices
244 published prices · Sep 2026
By M. HumzaRead the survey
Dog spay cost: 2026 survey of 179 published clinic prices
179 published prices · Sep 2026
By M. HumzaRead the survey
Understand Your Spay & Neuter Quote
Plain answers to the questions owners ask before they pay.
Quote guide
Is your spay or neuter quote reasonable? How to judge it
A reasonable quote sits inside the middle half of what comparable providers publish: $153 to $335 for a dog spay, $60 to $104 for a cat neuter. Here is how to judge yours against 548 published prices.
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Is $400 too much to neuter a dog? How to judge your quote
A $400 neuter quote is above 88% of the 249 published prices in our September 2026 survey, but normal for a dog over 80 lb or a clinic in the Northeast. Here is how to tell which applies to you.
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Why two clinics quote very different prices for the same dog spay
Two clinics can quote $150 and $475 for the same dog spay and both be normal. Provider type, what is bundled, your dog’s age and weight, and the state explain the gap, with figures from 183 published prices.
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Is $475 too much to spay a dog? How to judge your quote
A $475 spay quote is above 90% of the 179 published prices in our September 2026 survey, and exactly the private-clinic median. Here is how to tell which applies to you.
Read the guideEvery Figure Has a Source
We record provider prices, source pages and collection dates, then publish medians with sample sizes and ranges.
Read our methodology- Published pricesWe link to the provider websites where prices were found.
- Documented samplesEach survey shows its sample size, collection date and range.
- Open correctionsWe update our figures when new information is available.
Spay & Neuter Cost Questions
- Are these prices a quote for my pet?
- No. They describe the prices in each published sample. Ask your own vet for a written, itemized estimate.
- What should I compare in two quotes?
- Check the procedure, the provider type and what is included before comparing totals.
- Does the lowest price include everything?
- Not necessarily. Ask which exams, medications and follow-up services are included.
- Where can I see the original prices?
- Each survey links to its provider sources and states its sample size and collection date.
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