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gqgrammy · 01-31-2008, 05:04 PM

I have four Yorkies (Mom, Dad & two pups - 5 months). I called my vet to get an "estimate" on getting the two pups spayed and they called today and said it would be $434 each. I almost fell off my chair. I told the girl I thought that was expensive. I just had the Mom spayed back in Oct. 07, and it cost that much because she was pregnant again (very precocious male) and also older and had just had pups 2.5 months earlier. She told me I could skip the pre-op blood work ($69) and the IV fluids ($89)and that would reduce the cost. What have others paid for spaying their pups? I live in the San Fernando Valley, outside LA.
Thanks for the info.

tumismom · 01-31-2008, 05:06 PM

i paid $500 for each baby..since i wanted extra IV and i guess i wanted Extra everything.. i just wanted them to be safe!

Bizzymammabee · 01-31-2008, 05:08 PM

With blood work and meds to come home it will cost me $270 or so in total at my vets and that is including her getting her rabies shot at the pre-op visit.

I would check some place else. You definitely want the pre-op blood and the iv is necessary if you ask me because the baby needs to be hydrated seeing as they are not allowed food and water from 12 the night before.

addicted · 01-31-2008, 11:50 PM

ARE YOU SERIOUS???

Those prices are ridiculous! I go to a very good Vet that only cost me 230 for spay, dentistry, teeth extractions, and micro-chipping and a few extras... I love this vet... she's so caring and she takes her time to talk to you if you have any concerns. I have had bad experiences with other vets.. so no more of them. I have been going to my current Vet for over 2 years now. She has the most ridiculously low prices ever.

I also know there is a good Vet in LA with really cheap prices. My cousin's go to them and she told me they are good also.

If you are willing to drive the extra miles, you can PM me for more information.

addicted · 01-31-2008, 11:57 PM

Oh yeah! I'm not sure if I heard right, but my cousin told me their Vet do spay/neuter for only 50 dollars and that's including anesthesia. My vet charges 80 for anesthesia and 40 for spaying. I'm going to have to double-check with my cousin. Oh yeah, a lot of times my vet don't charge for check-ups/exams

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Ellie May · 02-04-2008, 07:11 PM

Honesty, that is not expensive for abdominal surgery. If you trust your vet I would pay it. Ellie goes to a pricey vet (so people say but I think they are very fair). They just happen to do low cost spay/neuter. So the spay was $85 plus bloodwork. Then the pain meds and e-collar. If it wasn't for their low cost deal for this particular surgery though, I would expect to pay $350 or $400 minimum. This did include IV fluids too. I don't think they would do a surgery without. It isn't a good idea at all. Surgery is also done on heated surfaces there.

01-31-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
gqgrammy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 55	Cost of spaying I have four Yorkies (Mom, Dad & two pups - 5 months). I called my vet to get an "estimate" on getting the two pups spayed and they called today and said it would be $434 each. I almost fell off my chair. I told the girl I thought that was expensive. I just had the Mom spayed back in Oct. 07, and it cost that much because she was pregnant again (very precocious male) and also older and had just had pups 2.5 months earlier. She told me I could skip the pre-op blood work ($69) and the IV fluids ($89)and that would reduce the cost. What have others paid for spaying their pups? I live in the San Fernando Valley, outside LA. Thanks for the info. __________________ Lynn & The Yorkie 4-Pack Twinkles Ollie Dubonnet (Dubie): & Soleil

01-31-2008, 05:06 PM	#2
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,763	i paid $500 for each baby..since i wanted extra IV and i guess i wanted Extra everything.. i just wanted them to be safe! __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

01-31-2008, 05:08 PM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,021	With blood work and meds to come home it will cost me $270 or so in total at my vets and that is including her getting her rabies shot at the pre-op visit. I would check some place else. You definitely want the pre-op blood and the iv is necessary if you ask me because the baby needs to be hydrated seeing as they are not allowed food and water from 12 the night before. __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey & Toby Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

01-31-2008, 11:50 PM	#4
addicted HAPPY 2008!!! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SGV, CA Posts: 1,299	ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Those prices are ridiculous! I go to a very good Vet that only cost me 230 for spay, dentistry, teeth extractions, and micro-chipping and a few extras... I love this vet... she's so caring and she takes her time to talk to you if you have any concerns. I have had bad experiences with other vets.. so no more of them. I have been going to my current Vet for over 2 years now. She has the most ridiculously low prices ever. I also know there is a good Vet in LA with really cheap prices. My cousin's go to them and she told me they are good also. If you are willing to drive the extra miles, you can PM me for more information. __________________ Linda Penny Simba Bella Chance joined CRAZY CLUB & NUDIST CLUB Last edited by addicted; 01-31-2008 at 11:53 PM.

01-31-2008, 11:57 PM	#5
addicted HAPPY 2008!!! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SGV, CA Posts: 1,299	Oh yeah! I'm not sure if I heard right, but my cousin told me their Vet do spay/neuter for only 50 dollars and that's including anesthesia. My vet charges 80 for anesthesia and 40 for spaying. I'm going to have to double-check with my cousin. Oh yeah, a lot of times my vet don't charge for check-ups/exams . __________________ Linda Penny Simba Bella Chance joined CRAZY CLUB & NUDIST CLUB

02-04-2008, 07:11 PM	#6
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,869	Honesty, that is not expensive for abdominal surgery. If you trust your vet I would pay it. Ellie goes to a pricey vet (so people say but I think they are very fair). They just happen to do low cost spay/neuter. So the spay was $85 plus bloodwork. Then the pain meds and e-collar. If it wasn't for their low cost deal for this particular surgery though, I would expect to pay $350 or $400 minimum. This did include IV fluids too. I don't think they would do a surgery without. It isn't a good idea at all. Surgery is also done on heated surfaces there. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May