Neutering & surgery

How much does it cost to spay a dog in the UK?

Spaying a female dog is abdominal surgery, so size matters — and keyhole (laparoscopic) spays cost more than traditional open surgery, not less.

What 817 practices publish · one-off

£330–£403

The middle half of their prices. Half charge more than £367.

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.

From the price lists these practices publish, last read 19 September 2026.

Prices at practices near you

Every practice near you, nearest first, with what it publishes for dog spay (female).

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”

What practices near you publish

Published prices for dog spay (female), practice by practice. Listed by name or by distance, never by price.

Guides for owners

Free guides on PetsLikeMine about this care. PetsLikeMine is run by Concierge Vet Ltd, which also operates PetCare Atlas.

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