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Gracie2006 · 12-21-2006, 12:51 PM

I have seen several posts from people wanting to know how much it costs to spay, have a micro chip implanted, etc. Before I file my bill away, I thought I would go ahead and post the charges I incurred for Gracie yesterday:

Pain medication (Chewable Rimadyl) $8.69
Spay $61.75
Pre-Anesthetic screen $46.25 (blood tests)
Inhalation Anesthesia $83.00
Analgesic (IM pain meds) $14.00
Micro Chip ID $35.50
Nail Trim $8.00
She also had a couple of retained baby teeth removed, but I don't see a charge for that. Anyway, grand total was $257.95.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Golly Gosh...she was very young for a spay??? Is she really 3 and a half months old??

Generally, in the UK, Vets always always always want to neuter the dogs at a very young age. People like myself, who Show and Breed, generally like to wait until the dogs have matured at around 18 months. Just that we feel they need to have a proper hormonal development and grown out of their puppy stage somewhat.

In reality it's only 2 or 3 seasons to go through and unless you have an agressive male, there is no need to do a male early either?

I suppose I just feel that physically they need to mature and develop as well as mentally/emotionally!

I have not posted to upset or get at you in any way! Please don't think I have! I am just a bit amazed that a Vet would do this procedure on such a young baby! Maybe I have the age wrong??

I would also be intersted in how other people assess the correct age of neutering?

All the best, love Dawn X

CJCinTX · 12-21-2006, 01:44 PM

Thanks for posting the costs! I have also read people's requests about prices & I've just been too lazy to drag my bills out. I live in Texas & the fees you paid seem very similar to what we pay.
C.J.

Peters · 12-21-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

I have seen several posts from people wanting to know how much it costs to spay, have a micro chip implanted, etc. Before I file my bill away, I thought I would go ahead and post the charges I incurred for Gracie yesterday:

Pain medication (Chewable Rimadyl) $8.69
Spay $61.75
Pre-Anesthetic screen $46.25 (blood tests)
Inhalation Anesthesia $83.00
Analgesic (IM pain meds) $14.00
Micro Chip ID $35.50
Nail Trim $8.00
She also had a couple of retained baby teeth removed, but I don't see a charge for that. Anyway, grand total was $257.95.

Pain medication (Chewable Rimadyl) here those are about 1.50 a pill i know because my rottie takes them for her hip pain 100mg
spay here is about $110
Inhalation Anesthesia $83.00 is about 20 here but i think that's included

Micro Chip ID $35.50 here it's 35
Nail Trim $8.00 one does it free the others 7 per dog but i do them don't know about the otehr things

oh teeth here are 20 for Anesthesia and 5-10 per tooth but my sisinalw did ours for free she did 5 total she works at our local vet!!

CJCinTX · 12-21-2006, 01:49 PM

Don't get me started about how important it is to have a girl furbaby spayed. Our Muffin has breast cancer which would have been 100% preventable if she had been spayed. I have been beating myself up for the last two months because I didn't want to put her through being spayed when she was young. The surgery she's going through now is absolutely heart-breaking.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 02:01 PM

Hi, I don't doubt for a start that Muffin and yourself are going through the mill! Muffin is just over 9 isn't she?

However, what I questioned was the AGE at which to spay??

Young dogs of 18-24 months DO NOT generally get mammory cancer do they? Even if they aren't spayed until they are 2 or 3. So they can be safely spayed then, having been allowed to mature and yet prevent ALL the problems of an older dog going through the pyometras and cancer.

I am truly truly sorry for your poor dog, and I'm sure of you read my post again you will find I am NOT against spaying pers se...just against Vets doing it too early!

I have just had my 3 year old Newfie spayed as I cannot breed from her as she has a mild aortic stenosis. So she has had time to mature, let her coat develop and grow out of her puppy ways!

All the best, Dawn

CJCinTX · 12-21-2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newfiedreams

Hi, I don't doubt for a start that Muffin and yourself are going through the mill! Muffin is just over 9 isn't she?

However, what I questioned was the AGE at which to spay??

Young dogs of 18-24 months DO NOT generally get mammory cancer do they? Even if they aren't spayed until they are 2 or 3. So they can be safely spayed then, having been allowed to mature and yet prevent ALL the problems of an older dog going through the pyometras and cancer.

I am truly truly sorry for your poor dog, and I'm sure of you read my post again you will find I am NOT against spaying pers se...just against Vets doing it too early!

I have just had my 3 year old Newfie spayed as I cannot breed from her as she has a mild aortic stenosis. So she has had time to mature, let her coat develop and grow out of her puppy ways!

All the best, Dawn

You are absolutely right Dawn...no one really knows at what point they get the mammary cancer. Muffin is indeed nine & she never had any signs of cancer until a few months ago. I certainly am no authority about when to have a girl furbaby spayed. I just wish I'd been like you & asked more questions when Muffin was little. I was an idiot & didn't want her to suffer.
C.J.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 02:33 PM

Hi, you are certainly NOT an idiot woman!!!! LOL

I know how hard it is to make decisions...I've been very lucky that I have met friends and breeders who have helped and advised me along the way! You don't just 'suddenly' get wisdom or an enquiring mind! I haven't just started Judging 'just like that' either, I've done, along with most folks! a long apprenticeship!

My two 'ickle boys you see in the picture?...well, they are the most precious things in the whole World and I certainly would worry and fret about the right thing to do! For some reason, I don't know whether it's their size or their personality?? but I have never ever felt this way about my doggies before! They are just so darn cute!!! But then I've always had big, boisterous working dogs before them!

I think that's why it's so difficult to make health decisions? Mine have Pet Passports and even that took some serious thought...mainly because the size of the dose, it's the same, whether it's a Yorkie or a Newfie!! So you have to be satisfied in your own mind that yes, you want to go down that route. The reason I decided to get them their Passports, was so I wouldn't have to leave them for any time if we went to our house in Greece! How on earth could I trust anyone else to look after them, or not lose them, or keep them warm etc etc etc for the time I was on Holiday!

All I'm trying to say is that we have to find the balance that we are happy with and can live with. Hindsight is an amazing tool but is useless whilst we are making the decisions we need to!!

I pray that Muffin and yourself get through this and that 2007 is a happier, healthier time with lots of cuddles and love, may God grant you peace and assurance, love Dawn XX

Potter · 12-21-2006, 02:45 PM

My vet quoted me a neutering fee of Can$215 (anasthesia included). Microchip is another Can$85. I am not sure about teeth extraction charges and pain killers. Maybe I'd neuter him first and look in to microchipping later.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 02:55 PM

WOW It seems expensive to get a doggie micro chipped??? I'm not sure how much Canadian dollars are worth with UK pounds?? To be honest, for such a wee little doggies it is much nicer for them to be micro chipped whilst under!!! It saves then the pain of the procedure! Depends how brave they are really!? Here it costs between ?15 to ?25-30 pounds. We get a discount if it is done with first innoculations.

Are there no charitable places over there, like the RSPCA, that will micro ship at base rate to encourage responsible ownership??

All the best, Dawn X

jvwheeler · 12-21-2006, 03:04 PM

I am guessing that Gracie was six months old. Her birth date is probably month/day/year. And that is generally when I believe we spay our pups.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 03:13 PM

Birthdate of 06/10/06 makes her TWO AND A HALF months old??? WAY too early to spay...which is why I asked...even if she was 6 months old...I still think it's too early to spay! Hence the start of my discussion!

Cheers, Dawn

Gracie2006 · 12-21-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newfiedreams

Golly Gosh...she was very young for a spay??? Is she really 3 and a half months old??

She is a little over 6 months old, born June 10 of this year.

newfiedreams · 12-21-2006, 04:00 PM

AHA!!! Yes I remember now...we have OUR dates the wrong way round!!! LOL Not so bad then...glad I was wrong!

All the best, Dawn

doortego · 12-21-2006, 04:02 PM

Just had Little Bit spayed at 8 months, spay charge was $150 including all pain meds in clinic & 3 days of take home pain meds. No charge for pulling 6 teeth. She also required an overnight stay. Optional Pre op bloodwork was $40 and for some reason, she gave her another bordatella shot & did not charge for that. I asked about getting her microchipped & she said she did not do it because there wasn't a universal gun?? I also got some flea medicine and total was $201.00

12-21-2006, 12:51 PM	#1
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	How much it costs for spay, etc. I have seen several posts from people wanting to know how much it costs to spay, have a micro chip implanted, etc. Before I file my bill away, I thought I would go ahead and post the charges I incurred for Gracie yesterday: Pain medication (Chewable Rimadyl) $8.69 Spay $61.75 Pre-Anesthetic screen $46.25 (blood tests) Inhalation Anesthesia $83.00 Analgesic (IM pain meds) $14.00 Micro Chip ID $35.50 Nail Trim $8.00 She also had a couple of retained baby teeth removed, but I don't see a charge for that. Anyway, grand total was $257.95. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

12-21-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	How young? Golly Gosh...she was very young for a spay??? Is she really 3 and a half months old?? Generally, in the UK, Vets always always always want to neuter the dogs at a very young age. People like myself, who Show and Breed, generally like to wait until the dogs have matured at around 18 months. Just that we feel they need to have a proper hormonal development and grown out of their puppy stage somewhat. In reality it's only 2 or 3 seasons to go through and unless you have an agressive male, there is no need to do a male early either? I suppose I just feel that physically they need to mature and develop as well as mentally/emotionally! I have not posted to upset or get at you in any way! Please don't think I have! I am just a bit amazed that a Vet would do this procedure on such a young baby! Maybe I have the age wrong?? I would also be intersted in how other people assess the correct age of neutering? All the best, love Dawn X

12-21-2006, 01:44 PM	#3
CJCinTX Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 261	Thanks for posting the costs! I have also read people's requests about prices & I've just been too lazy to drag my bills out. I live in Texas & the fees you paid seem very similar to what we pay. C.J. __________________ "You're not the boss of me!!" Muffin Please come & see me at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/957852

12-21-2006, 01:49 PM	#5
CJCinTX Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 261	Don't get me started about how important it is to have a girl furbaby spayed. Our Muffin has breast cancer which would have been 100% preventable if she had been spayed. I have been beating myself up for the last two months because I didn't want to put her through being spayed when she was young. The surgery she's going through now is absolutely heart-breaking. __________________ "You're not the boss of me!!" Muffin Please come & see me at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/957852

12-21-2006, 02:45 PM	#9
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	My vet quoted me a neutering fee of Can$215 (anasthesia included). Microchip is another Can$85. I am not sure about teeth extraction charges and pain killers. Maybe I'd neuter him first and look in to microchipping later. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

12-21-2006, 02:01 PM	#6
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	Hi, I don't doubt for a start that Muffin and yourself are going through the mill! Muffin is just over 9 isn't she? However, what I questioned was the AGE at which to spay?? Young dogs of 18-24 months DO NOT generally get mammory cancer do they? Even if they aren't spayed until they are 2 or 3. So they can be safely spayed then, having been allowed to mature and yet prevent ALL the problems of an older dog going through the pyometras and cancer. I am truly truly sorry for your poor dog, and I'm sure of you read my post again you will find I am NOT against spaying pers se...just against Vets doing it too early! I have just had my 3 year old Newfie spayed as I cannot breed from her as she has a mild aortic stenosis. So she has had time to mature, let her coat develop and grow out of her puppy ways! All the best, Dawn

12-21-2006, 02:33 PM	#8
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	Hi, you are certainly NOT an idiot woman!!!! LOL I know how hard it is to make decisions...I've been very lucky that I have met friends and breeders who have helped and advised me along the way! You don't just 'suddenly' get wisdom or an enquiring mind! I haven't just started Judging 'just like that' either, I've done, along with most folks! a long apprenticeship! My two 'ickle boys you see in the picture?...well, they are the most precious things in the whole World and I certainly would worry and fret about the right thing to do! For some reason, I don't know whether it's their size or their personality?? but I have never ever felt this way about my doggies before! They are just so darn cute!!! But then I've always had big, boisterous working dogs before them! I think that's why it's so difficult to make health decisions? Mine have Pet Passports and even that took some serious thought...mainly because the size of the dose, it's the same, whether it's a Yorkie or a Newfie!! So you have to be satisfied in your own mind that yes, you want to go down that route. The reason I decided to get them their Passports, was so I wouldn't have to leave them for any time if we went to our house in Greece! How on earth could I trust anyone else to look after them, or not lose them, or keep them warm etc etc etc for the time I was on Holiday! All I'm trying to say is that we have to find the balance that we are happy with and can live with. Hindsight is an amazing tool but is useless whilst we are making the decisions we need to!! I pray that Muffin and yourself get through this and that 2007 is a happier, healthier time with lots of cuddles and love, may God grant you peace and assurance, love Dawn XX

12-21-2006, 02:55 PM	#10
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	WOW It seems expensive to get a doggie micro chipped??? I'm not sure how much Canadian dollars are worth with UK pounds?? To be honest, for such a wee little doggies it is much nicer for them to be micro chipped whilst under!!! It saves then the pain of the procedure! Depends how brave they are really!? Here it costs between ?15 to ?25-30 pounds. We get a discount if it is done with first innoculations. Are there no charitable places over there, like the RSPCA, that will micro ship at base rate to encourage responsible ownership?? All the best, Dawn X Last edited by newfiedreams; 12-21-2006 at 02:58 PM.

12-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#11
jvwheeler Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 261	I am guessing that Gracie was six months old. Her birth date is probably month/day/year. And that is generally when I believe we spay our pups. __________________ Janelle -- And Ginger and Glory, too! In Loving Memory--Coriander (4/15/06-5/15/07)

12-21-2006, 03:13 PM	#12
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	Birthdate of 06/10/06 makes her TWO AND A HALF months old??? WAY too early to spay...which is why I asked...even if she was 6 months old...I still think it's too early to spay! Hence the start of my discussion! Cheers, Dawn

12-21-2006, 04:00 PM	#14
newfiedreams No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	AHA!!! Yes I remember now...we have *OUR* dates the wrong way round!!! LOL Not so bad then...glad I was wrong! All the best, Dawn

12-21-2006, 04:02 PM	#15
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	Just had Little Bit spayed at 8 months, spay charge was $150 including all pain meds in clinic & 3 days of take home pain meds. No charge for pulling 6 teeth. She also required an overnight stay. Optional Pre op bloodwork was $40 and for some reason, she gave her another bordatella shot & did not charge for that. I asked about getting her microchipped & she said she did not do it because there wasn't a universal gun?? I also got some flea medicine and total was $201.00