How much does dog spay (female) cost?
Spaying a female dog is abdominal surgery, so size matters — and keyhole (laparoscopic) spays cost more than traditional open surgery, not less.
Typical UK range · one-off
£200–£550
- London
- £300–£650
- North of England
- £200–£480
Indicative prices to help you plan — not a quote. Costs vary by practice, region, and what's included, so call the practice for an exact price.
Indicative range last reviewed 26 June 2026.
Prices at practices near you
We're publishing real prices from practices as they share them. In the meantime, find vets near you and ask for a written estimate — it's your right for treatments over £500.
Find vets near you →Why vet prices vary
- What's included. A "from" price often covers the basics only — extras like medication, anaesthetic, or follow-ups can be charged separately.
- Your pet. Size, age, and health all affect the cost of surgery and anaesthetic.
- Where you are. Prices tend to be higher in London and other cities.
- The practice. Equipment, opening hours, and whether it's a 24-hour hospital all feed into the price — cheapest isn't always the right choice.
Where these figures come from
- manypets.com — “The average cost to spay a female dog is £484.30; small £420.38, medium £485.92, large £554.03; laparoscopic generally £700 up to £1,000+”
- pawlee.uk — “between £250 and £500+ for female spaying; keyhole (laparoscopic) typically costs £100 to £200 more than a traditional spay”
- yfvets.co.uk — “Keyhole (laparoscopic) spaying typical UK costs £850–£1,200; traditional open spay often £250–£600”