17 BILLS TRACKED
Dog spay
Priced by weight at many practices, yet the same dog can be quoted very different numbers a mile apart.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 6% less than the advertised list price for dog spay.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases and from a small sample so far. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Bitch spayCelia Hammond Animal Trust; undated list | £140 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London (Greenford) | Corporate / chain | Dog spayFrom £199 | £199 | — | source |
| 2025 | North West England (Liverpool) | Independent / charity | Dog spayFrom £220 up to £580 by weight | £220 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Coventry) | Corporate / chain | Dog spayFrom £242 | £242 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Yorkshire | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £287 | £287 | — | source |
| 2025 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Dog spayMinimum figure | — | £300 | source |
| 2026 | North West England / Wales | Independent / charity | Dog spay (any weight)Fixed price | £310 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Dog spayAnimal Trust CIC; single listed figure; list valid to Jul 2026 | £310 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £316 | £316 | — | source |
| 2026 | Scotland (Glasgow) | Independent / charity | Dog spay (<20kg)20-40kg £337; >40kg £426 | £322 | — | source |
| 2026 | North East | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £340 | £340 | — | source |
| 2026 | Hertfordshire | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £349 | £349 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Corporate / chain | Bitch spayfrom £350 | £350 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £387.50 | £388 | — | source |
| 2026 | South East | Corporate / chain | Dog spayfrom £395 | £395 | — | source |
| 2026 | Yorkshire (York) | Independent / charity | Dog spay (0-10kg) | £406 | — | source |
| 2026 | Wales | Corporate / chain | Bitch spayfrom £414.92 | £415 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does dog spay cost in the UK?
Across 17 real UK prices, the median is £316, with bills running from £140 to £415. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do dog spay prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is dog spay cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.