Typical cost for spay? - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**Max & Rocky** · 03-22-2008, 03:15 PM

We are getting a group of rescues shipped to us, probably early this next week. The normal vet we use is quite good... but will break the bank if we were to show up with 5 dogs needing spay. I honestly have not done this enough to have a good feeling what is a good price and what is on the high side. I'm wondering for those of you which have had a dog spayed recently, if you could tell me how much you paid which will help me better evaluate what I should be trying to find.

Thanks

**3Maltmom** · 03-22-2008, 03:30 PM

Steve ~

How old are they?

A few months ago, senior Sassy had a spay, dental, tumor removal, complete senior blood work,
and pain meds. This cost rescue $286.

My vet is a huge fan of rescue. He left out many charges.

I do know this would have cost us MUCH more.

I am sooo fortunate to have Dr. Greek.

I will contact him. Perhaps he knows a vet, in your area, who cares as much.

It may be a couple days, but I'll let you know.

**vjw** · 03-22-2008, 03:51 PM

Karli was spayed last May. Here's a breakdown of her charges:

Ovariohysterectomy $103.90
Laser Surgery Option (so she would heal quicker) $55.60
Isoflurane (Anesthesia) $55.60
Torbutrol (Pain Med.) $20.45
Basic Pre-Surgery Lab Profile $56.68
Microchip $65.26

Total: $358.05 with microchip

Joy

**schatzi's mom** · 03-22-2008, 04:01 PM

Kadie was spayed 2 months ago and her bill came up to $440. And that was AFTER getting a 20% discount because I took her in on a designated spaying day. The $440 only included anything to do with the actual spay. (no tooth pulling, microchip, etc).
But I think my vet's costs are on the high side.....

**luvmyfurbaby** · 03-22-2008, 04:27 PM

I don't remember the exact cost but I remember it was a tad bit less than $300.00 and it included the microchip, pain meds, IV, a few teeth removed and no blood work.

**fredasher** · 03-22-2008, 04:29 PM

Sophie was spayed on Feb. 4th this year at 5 months old. Here is a breakdown of the bill.

Ovariohysterectomy $65.00
Anesethesia $40.00
Antiobiotics $7.50
Micro Chip $60.00
________________________
Total $172.50

He also pulled a few baby teeth, but no charge was added for that.

We are in Quartzsite, AZ with a wonderful vet that practices here year round. He is a very caring person who is semi-retired and loves these little ones.

Sherry

**jmm** · 03-22-2008, 06:04 PM

$300-400.

Many vets will work with you on rescues (especially if you are doing multiple dogs). The other thing to do is talk to the local shelters about getting spay vouchers. Many places also have low-cost spay/neuter in conjunction with shelters (here it is called Rover and they are mobile).

**Carly's Mom** · 03-22-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi Steve,

My vet in Sedona said $150 - $180 for Carly's spay, and, as a curiosity when I called your vet in Scottsdale, sometime ago, to clarify something about Carly's shots, I aksed them how much they charge. They said $400 - $600 and when I said 'wow, that so much more than I was quoted in Sedona' they replied that she might need fluids etc. I'm all for doing everything that is needed during surgery, but at $420 for fluids, they'd better be gold!

I guess Scottsdale is an expensive place so therefor the cost on veterinary care is higher.

Do you want to take a long drive with lots of dogs? I might be able to help out somehow.

**MaxxandSophia'sMommy** · 03-22-2008, 06:14 PM

I don't know the break down of the bill.. but Zoey's spay last Monday was $120.. and this is in LA ... Lower Alabama that is... :P

**Max & Rocky** · 03-22-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Hi Steve,

My vet in Sedona said $150 - $180 for Carly's spay, and, as a curiosity when I called your vet in Scottsdale, sometime ago, to clarify something about Carly's shots, I aksed them how much they charge. They said $400 - $600 and when I said 'wow, that so much more than I was quoted in Sedona' they replied that she might need fluids etc. I'm all for doing everything that is needed during surgery, but at $420 for fluids, they'd better be gold!

I guess Scottsdale is an expensive place so therefor the cost on veterinary care is higher.

Do you want to take a long drive with lots of dogs? I might be able to help out somehow.[/B]

Yea, you have got that right Lynn. Mary has said that the vet bills here are the most expensive she has seen from around the country.

03-22-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Max & Rocky Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 3,199	We are getting a group of rescues shipped to us, probably early this next week. The normal vet we use is quite good... but will break the bank if we were to show up with 5 dogs needing spay. I honestly have not done this enough to have a good feeling what is a good price and what is on the high side. I'm wondering for those of you which have had a dog spayed recently, if you could tell me how much you paid which will help me better evaluate what I should be trying to find. Thanks __________________

03-22-2008, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
3Maltmom Maltese Guru Name: Deb Dog's Name: Jops,Sammie,Frankie,LBB,Henry,Daisy,Lulu Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,299	Steve ~ How old are they? A few months ago, senior Sassy had a spay, dental, tumor removal, complete senior blood work, and pain meds. This cost rescue $286. My vet is a huge fan of rescue. He left out many charges. I do know this would have cost us MUCH more. I am sooo fortunate to have Dr. Greek. I will contact him. Perhaps he knows a vet, in your area, who cares as much. It may be a couple days, but I'll let you know. __________________

03-22-2008, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,708	$300-400. Many vets will work with you on rescues (especially if you are doing multiple dogs). The other thing to do is talk to the local shelters about getting spay vouchers. Many places also have low-cost spay/neuter in conjunction with shelters (here it is called Rover and they are mobile). __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

03-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Carly's Mom Maltese Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sedona AZ Posts: 257	Hi Steve, My vet in Sedona said $150 - $180 for Carly's spay, and, as a curiosity when I called your vet in Scottsdale, sometime ago, to clarify something about Carly's shots, I aksed them how much they charge. They said $400 - $600 and when I said 'wow, that so much more than I was quoted in Sedona' they replied that she might need fluids etc. I'm all for doing everything that is needed during surgery, but at $420 for fluids, they'd better be gold! I guess Scottsdale is an expensive place so therefor the cost on veterinary care is higher. Do you want to take a long drive with lots of dogs? I might be able to help out somehow. __________________ <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/" target="_blank"> </a> [/img]

03-22-2008, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
MaxxandSophia'sMommy Maltese Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dothan, Alabama Posts: 365	I don't know the break down of the bill.. but Zoey's spay last Monday was $120.. and this is in LA ... Lower Alabama that is... :P __________________

03-22-2008, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
vjw Maltese Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,559	Karli was spayed last May. Here's a breakdown of her charges: Ovariohysterectomy $103.90 Laser Surgery Option (so she would heal quicker) $55.60 Isoflurane (Anesthesia) $55.60 Torbutrol (Pain Med.) $20.45 Basic Pre-Surgery Lab Profile $56.68 Microchip $65.26 Total: $358.05 with microchip Joy

03-22-2008, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
schatzi's mom Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 463	Kadie was spayed 2 months ago and her bill came up to $440. And that was AFTER getting a 20% discount because I took her in on a designated spaying day. The $440 only included anything to do with the actual spay. (no tooth pulling, microchip, etc). But I think my vet's costs are on the high side.....

03-22-2008, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
luvmyfurbaby Maltese Guru Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Mia, Cody, KCee, Bella & Snoopy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Miami Posts: 4,975	I don't remember the exact cost but I remember it was a tad bit less than $300.00 and it included the microchip, pain meds, IV, a few teeth removed and no blood work.

03-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
fredasher Member Name: Sherry Dog's Name: Sophie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Full-time RVers Posts: 196	Sophie was spayed on Feb. 4th this year at 5 months old. Here is a breakdown of the bill. Ovariohysterectomy $65.00 Anesethesia $40.00 Antiobiotics $7.50 Micro Chip $60.00 ________________________ Total $172.50 He also pulled a few baby teeth, but no charge was added for that. We are in Quartzsite, AZ with a wonderful vet that practices here year round. He is a very caring person who is semi-retired and loves these little ones. Sherry

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