$650 for spay? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LittleLolaBear · 06-26-2009, 12:53 PM

So I'm just wondering what others think... is $650 - $700 for a spay and pre-surgery bloodwork as outrageous as it seems!? Granted, I do live in Boston, which is an expensive city, but really? Man. That just seems crazy.

chachi · 06-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Thats definitely on the higher side. My Jewels spay was $110 but the vet didnt do presurgery bloodwork

lucirbc · 06-26-2009, 01:05 PM

I live in south florida and that isn't too much higher than some of the vets in this area. I would check the local humane societies and rescue groups. they usually do lower cost spays done by a well qualified vet who is donating thier time. Most of my animals have been done that way.

arbisi · 06-26-2009, 01:08 PM

I just paid $375 for blood work, spay & microchip 2 weeks ago in S Florida. We have a spay shuttle that will do a spay for about $50.00 but there is no way I was going to use them. My vet also keeps the animals overnight & all the next day before you can pick them up so they can keep an eye on them.

arbisi · 06-26-2009, 01:10 PM

LoL! My daughter was posting the same time as me!! We have sister yorkies.

PiePiper · 06-26-2009, 01:37 PM

I paid $275 for bloodwork and spay. I live in Connecticut and everything here seems to be over priced but my vet charges fair prices.

jeanm1963 · 06-26-2009, 01:41 PM

Mine was close to that too and Laci just got spayed and bloodwork and meds... Boston stinks our vetting is just outrageous!!

Joana74 · 06-26-2009, 01:59 PM

That's high even for New York City.

yorkie_mama22 · 06-26-2009, 02:09 PM

I'm going to be looking at about 250-300$ for a spay/ blood work.

kalina82 · 06-26-2009, 02:15 PM

that is way too high. i paid about $300 for spay, microchip, and 6 baby teeth extractions. ..oh and i think a rabies vaccine too

Cinq1964 · 06-26-2009, 02:30 PM

I paid $125 with pre-surgery blood work. I live in Louisiana. $650 seems very, very high! Hope you can find it at a more reasonable price.

Jemma · 06-26-2009, 02:46 PM

I just had Jemma to the vet today. While there I asked the fee for the pre op and spay. 632.00. Another vet told me 600.00 and I live in NJ YIKES

Bizzymammabee · 06-26-2009, 02:53 PM

That is way too much. I live in NYC and I paid $350 for Zoey's spay a year ago. That included everything.

LittleLolaBear · 06-26-2009, 04:12 PM

Yeah, I really thought it seemed outrageous too. The thing is, I took her to a vet in Maine to be spayed and she had a reaction to the induction drug... not any fault of the (very reputable and professional) vet, just a weird reaction. But as you can imagine, I am so scared to have it done again, and I know that this veterinary clinic is amazing and will do a great job. I'm torn... I know and trust them, but the price is just so ridiculous. I guess I'll just see if I can find another place that has a good reputation for small dogs (she's only 2.8 lbs, that's another issue that worries me) that is more affordable. I just want my baby to be in the best hands possible.

Chili Dawg · 06-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Paid 240 dollars for a spay and microchip in San Jose, California. Dog is doing great!

~CD

06-26-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
LittleLolaBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA, US Posts: 50	$650 for spay? So I'm just wondering what others think... is $650 - $700 for a spay and pre-surgery bloodwork as outrageous as it seems!? Granted, I do live in Boston, which is an expensive city, but really? Man. That just seems crazy. __________________ Momma to Finnegan and Lola Rest in peace my precious Lola Bear... your momma will miss and love you forever!

06-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Thats definitely on the higher side. My Jewels spay was $110 but the vet didnt do presurgery bloodwork __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-26-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
lucirbc YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 273	I live in south florida and that isn't too much higher than some of the vets in this area. I would check the local humane societies and rescue groups. they usually do lower cost spays done by a well qualified vet who is donating thier time. Most of my animals have been done that way. __________________ Luci West Palm Beach, Fl Triton dob 09.06 Newfie/Shepard Mix Lilo dob 06.07 Frenchie/Pit Mix Coral dob 12.1.08 Yorkie

06-26-2009, 01:37 PM	#6
PiePiper Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 759	I paid $275 for bloodwork and spay. I live in Connecticut and everything here seems to be over priced but my vet charges fair prices. __________________ Mom to Piper & Chipper

06-26-2009, 01:41 PM	#7
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	Mine was close to that too and Laci just got spayed and bloodwork and meds... Boston stinks our vetting is just outrageous!! __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

06-26-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
arbisi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: RPB Florida Posts: 10	I just paid $375 for blood work, spay & microchip 2 weeks ago in S Florida. We have a spay shuttle that will do a spay for about $50.00 but there is no way I was going to use them. My vet also keeps the animals overnight & all the next day before you can pick them up so they can keep an eye on them.

06-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
arbisi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: RPB Florida Posts: 10	LoL! My daughter was posting the same time as me!! We have sister yorkies.

06-26-2009, 01:59 PM	#8
Joana74 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 70	That's high even for New York City. __________________

06-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#9
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I'm going to be looking at about 250-300$ for a spay/ blood work.

06-26-2009, 02:15 PM	#10
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	that is way too high. i paid about $300 for spay, microchip, and 6 baby teeth extractions. ..oh and i think a rabies vaccine too __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-26-2009, 02:30 PM	#11
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	I paid $125 with pre-surgery blood work. I live in Louisiana. $650 seems very, very high! Hope you can find it at a more reasonable price. __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

06-26-2009, 02:46 PM	#12
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	I just had Jemma to the vet today. While there I asked the fee for the pre op and spay. 632.00. Another vet told me 600.00 and I live in NJ YIKES __________________ Carol And Jemma Be Kinder Than Necessary, For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting Some Kind Of Battle

06-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#13
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	That is way too much. I live in NYC and I paid $350 for Zoey's spay a year ago. That included everything. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

06-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#14
LittleLolaBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA, US Posts: 50	Yeah, I really thought it seemed outrageous too. The thing is, I took her to a vet in Maine to be spayed and she had a reaction to the induction drug... not any fault of the (very reputable and professional) vet, just a weird reaction. But as you can imagine, I am so scared to have it done again, and I know that this veterinary clinic is amazing and will do a great job. I'm torn... I know and trust them, but the price is just so ridiculous. I guess I'll just see if I can find another place that has a good reputation for small dogs (she's only 2.8 lbs, that's another issue that worries me) that is more affordable. I just want my baby to be in the best hands possible. __________________ Momma to Finnegan and Lola Rest in peace my precious Lola Bear... your momma will miss and love you forever!

06-26-2009, 04:18 PM	#15
Chili Dawg Currently Suspended! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 115	Paid 240 dollars for a spay and microchip in San Jose, California. Dog is doing great! ~CD