How much it costs for spay, etc.

[My2Furbabies]

I had Chloe spayed when she was 9 months old and she did great! I was definitely worried but I feel alot better now that it is over with! And she had to have two inguinal hernias fixed. Her spay and her hernia fixed cost me $269.00! If I hadn't had the hernia's fixed the spay would have cost 70.00 plus bloodwork which was 30.00! I love the vet we have too!

[Bnot]

I suppose things are cheaper in AL. I had Venus spayed and microchipped last week, and the total was $128. That included the blood work, and pain meds.

[Candini]

I live in Texas and was told there are discount coupons available from the Man and Beast assoc which gives a big discount in the costs.

[Lucy Lu]

Holy cow we must go to the most expensive vet in the US. When I had my newest yorkie Sassy spayed she was spayed had several teeth removed and her teeth cleaned and the bill was $500. She had a more expensive drug for anastheia I think because she was under 4lbs. but geeeeeez

[Kodak]

So at what age do I get mines spayed once I bring her home? The breeder suggested before 8mths or before the nipples develop. I didn't think to ask what age would be to early.

[bellaismybaby]

I paid 190$. I got the discount coupon from the shelter near my home for 50$. This paid for the spay. It was good at my vet and they in turn submit the coupon to the city for reimbursement. I paid extra for blood work, anesthesia gas, teeth extraction, and microchip. So the 190$ includes the coupon cost. It was a GREAT DEAL!

[Bama Yorkie Mom]

I had kizzy and maggie spayed both @6 months. they also got microchipped, nails cut, trachea checks, ear mite checks because maggie had that when I got her so he rechecked all that, each of my bills were 119 and some change for everything he did. Dont have my bill right here but I know he didnt charge me full price as it was suppose to be 85 for the spay and 30 for the chip. thats 115 bucks right there. I know he didnt charge me for nail clips, he never does unless I just take them for just that. if he does other stuff, he dont charge to cut those. I'm very pleased with my vet.

[Candini]

I called yesterday and was quoted $74 including the pain medication. This is a low cost spay clinic. I think they charge according to the wieght of the bitch. The area which it is in is nice. I know there are tons of Vets here and much much higher prices of course.

$74 will hardly get you in and out the door on just a visit for most.

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by newfiedreams

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

My vet doesn't like to do early spays. He says you have to let them completely develop or you will have urinary problems later.

Nancy

[Candini]

So when is the best time/age? Ive always heard before the first heat cycle and I think my 13 yr old female was done at 6 months.

[Bnot]

I was so afraid Venus would go in heat early, so I had her done at 6 months.

I couldn't risk Adonis getting her preg since he is about 2 lbs bigger than she is. And I know nothing of "heat signs". No way was I going to take a chance.

Call me chickenchit, or being safe, either will do LOL.

[Candini]

Thanks Bnot. I found out today with a coupon from Man/Beast Association
its $50 for the spay.

I called the Vet and they said additional fees are:

$18 for the pain shot
$15 for the heart monitor (they recommend).

This worries me. Did anyone else have a heart monitor for the spaying?

There was no mention of blood work. I don't recall in 1993 for my other Yorkie anything about bloodwork.

[HisNameIsHarley]

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

The only way to completely prevent mammory cancer in female dogs and cats is to have them spayed before they ever go into a heat. That's why new science vets are now spaying and neutering early. For instance at the dog/cat rescue where I work we spay and neuter as early as 8/12wks old as long as they weigh atleast 2lbs and we have had zero complications whether short or long term. In fact all of our younger animals 'snap back' extremely faster. Also, the same goes for males. The sooner you have them neutered, the lower their chances are of ever forming testicular cancer. And there has also been scientific proof that early spay/neuter does not have any ill effects on later physical/emotional maturation. I'm all for early spay/neuters

Oh yea, and price ranges in spay/neuter costs are amazing! I work at Spay Today, a low cost spay/neuter program and lemmie tell ya we here the craziest price quotes everyday. It all depends on where you are. For ex a lady from Maryland was quoted $1,500.00 for two cat spays, no vaccs or testing included!! It's nuts! It cost me $275.00 for just Harleys neuter way back when and that didn't even include vaccs! lol