Neutering costs

jc24965 · #1 19-11-11, 02:55 PM

Would I be right in thinking that neutering a male GSD would cost me something like £200 - £250?

Stuart · #2 19-11-11, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jc24965

Would I be right in thinking that neutering a male GSD would cost me something like £200 - £250?

This will depend on a couple of things,.. first of all I bet if you went to three vets you would get at least two different prices,.. when I had Sam done, it only cost me £80,... and I know that was a good deal

The other thing can be weight,.. some vets will tell you it is,..so much, `depending on weight`

For instance,..to repeat, Sam cost us £80 with no difference in weight,... but another vet here quoted £120 plus so much if over a certain weight

So the answer is to ask around many vets

zetstaff · #3 19-11-11, 03:34 PM

Yes you can get loads of different quotes, it's important also that you're comfortable with the vet you choose

jc24965 · #4 19-11-11, 03:44 PM

Wow, that's a good price. I asked a local vets about neutering an ESS few weeks ago and was told between £160 and £180 depending on weight. I assumed a German Shepherd would cost more as it is heavier, so I estimated £200 plus.

Maybe I should check it again AND ask a couple of other vets in the area!

Rio · #5 19-11-11, 04:03 PM

I paid £250 to have Rio spayed 2 months ago

jesterjenn · #6 19-11-11, 04:25 PM

I paid £50 to get Harley done as he was under 35kg (my usual vet wanted nearly £200 more though!)

TandCs · #7 19-11-11, 04:56 PM

Think I was around £175 for Braeden, that was including some analgesia and antibiotics.

Tracy..

sams mum · #8 19-11-11, 05:20 PM

sam is 32 k and ive been quoted £130.00 by my vet..

LindaM · #9 19-11-11, 05:44 PM

I think I paid around £200 for Lukey to be castrated but he had a retained testicle and it was lodged quite deep in his abdomen, poor boy, so a more complicated and longer op.

jc24965 · #10 19-11-11, 06:23 PM

Some big differences there. Weight is obviously a big factor. Also, area may be a factor. I'll budget up to £250 to be on the safe side.

I am getting the children to contribute towards to costs af getting a dog so that they appreciate what they cost. We've been selling things on eBay and so far we have got £500 in 'the dog fund'.