Spaying or neutering your pet offers lifelong health benefits—reducing behavioral issues, lowering the risk of certain cancers, and helping control pet overpopulation. At Helping Paws Animal Hospital, our experienced team provides safe, affordable spay and neuter procedures using modern anesthesia, comprehensive pain management, and attentive post-op care. We’ve streamlined the process to make it accessible for all pet families while ensuring the highest standards of care. Together, we’re creating a healthier community—one pet at a time.
*All Spays and Neuters include a complimentary Pre-Anesthetic Exam
Important Information
- We are open by appointment ONLY. All appointment requests can be made through our website or PetsApp. Please click the “Make an Appointment” tab and a team member will follow up with you promptly regarding your request.
- Currently, we only service K-9s and Felines (no exotics, rabbits, or hamsters)
- K-9s and Felines must be a minimum of 4 months old and 3lbs to be spayed or neutered
- All animals that are spayed/neutered require an E-Collar for post op recovery. E-Collars will be available for purchase onsite if needed.
- **No food or water past 10PM the night before your pet’s surgical appointment**
Surgery Check-in/Pick-up
- K-9: Check-in starts at 7:30a. All dogs MUST be on a leash attached to a collar or harness
- Feline: Check-in starts at 8:00a. Cats MUST be in carriers labeled with the cat’s name, your name and /or phone number
- Feral Felines: Check-in starts at 8:15a. Feral cats MUST be in a metal trap, not a normal carrier
- We will text you when your pet is out of surgery with a pickup time. Pick up times are usually between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Spay & Neuter Pricing
| Pet Type | Weight | Spay | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | 0–40 lbs | $195 | $175 |
| 41–60 lbs | $228 | $208 | |
| 61–80 lbs | $262 | $242 | |
| 81–100 lbs | $295 | $275 | |
| Cat | — | $175 | $165 |
Recommendations for Spay and Neuter
| Tattoo | $15 |
| Elizabethan Collar | $16 |
| Extra Care Package – Under 3 years of age (IV Catheter & IV Fluids) | $36 |
| Bloodwork – Under 3 years of age | $150-300 |
Requirements for Spay and Neuter
| Propofol Administration (for Brachycephalic pets & pets over 3 years of age) | $50 |
| Cerenia Injection (for Brachycephalic pets) | $45-$105 |
| Bloodwork – Over 3 years of age | $150-$300 |
| Extra-Care Package (IV Catheter & IV Fluids) – Over 3 years of age | $36 |
| Capstar* | $15 |
Brachycephalic (short muzzle/snub nose) dogs: Including but not limited to: Bulldogs (French and English), Boxers, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs)
Brachycephalic (short muzzle/snub nose) cats: Including but not limited to: Persian, Himalayan, and Burmese
*Any pet (canine or feline) that enters Helping Paws Animal Hospital without current flea protection will be required to receive a Capstar tablet on-site. Fees will apply
Additional Services Available ONLY with Spay/Neuter Surgery
| Inguinal Cryptorchid | $50 |
| Abdominal Cryptorchid | $125 |
| Hernia | $30-100 |
| Pregnant* | $50-125 |
| In Heat* | $20-100 |
| Obese | $25 |
| Deciduous Teeth | $15/tooth |
| Dewclaw Removal | $30-50/dewclaw |
| Pyometra | $50-200 |
| Ear Flush | $30-50 |
| Nail Trim | $12 |
| Microchip | $35 |
| Antibiotics | Starting at $20 |
*If your dog is in heat or pregnant, the corresponding fees above will be charged. We do not always know before the surgery if this is the case