Pet Services Costs in Iowa
Verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa
Pet Services Cost Comparison — Iowa
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa
Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$32
Low
$21
Typical
$25
High
$29
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$28
Low
$21
Typical
$25
High
$29
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$28
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$28
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$28
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$28
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$24
Low
$16
Typical
$19
High
$22
Low
$16
Typical
$19
High
$22
Low
$16
Typical
$19
High
$22
Low
$16
Typical
$18
High
$21
Low
$15
Typical
$18
High
$21
Low
$16
Typical
$19
High
$22
Low
$16
Typical
$18
High
$21
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$211
Typical
$255
High
$299
Low
$194
Typical
$234
High
$274
Low
$188
Typical
$227
High
$266
Low
$193
Typical
$233
High
$273
Low
$184
Typical
$222
High
$260
Low
$183
Typical
$220
High
$258
Low
$188
Typical
$227
High
$265
Low
$184
Typical
$223
High
$261
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$153
Typical
$184
High
$214
Low
$140
Typical
$168
High
$196
Low
$136
Typical
$163
High
$191
Low
$140
Typical
$168
High
$196
Low
$133
Typical
$160
High
$187
Low
$132
Typical
$159
High
$185
Low
$136
Typical
$163
High
$190
Low
$134
Typical
$160
High
$187
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$147
Typical
$667
High
$1,186
Low
$135
Typical
$611
High
$1,088
Low
$131
Typical
$593
High
$1,055
Low
$135
Typical
$610
High
$1,086
Low
$128
Typical
$580
High
$1,033
Low
$127
Typical
$576
High
$1,026
Low
$131
Typical
$592
High
$1,054
Low
$128
Typical
$582
High
$1,036
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$23
Typical
$102
High
$180
Low
$21
Typical
$93
High
$165
Low
$20
Typical
$90
High
$160
Low
$21
Typical
$93
High
$165
Low
$20
Typical
$88
High
$157
Low
$20
Typical
$88
High
$156
Low
$20
Typical
$90
High
$160
Low
$20
Typical
$89
High
$157
Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit
Low
$110
Typical
$133
High
$156
Low
$100
Typical
$122
High
$143
Low
$97
Typical
$118
High
$138
Low
$100
Typical
$121
High
$142
Low
$95
Typical
$115
High
$135
Low
$95
Typical
$115
High
$134
Low
$97
Typical
$118
High
$138
Low
$96
Typical
$116
High
$136
Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam
Low
$55
Typical
$67
High
$78
Low
$50
Typical
$61
High
$72
Low
$49
Typical
$59
High
$70
Low
$50
Typical
$61
High
$72
Low
$48
Typical
$58
High
$68
Low
$47
Typical
$57
High
$68
Low
$48
Typical
$59
High
$70
Low
$48
Typical
$58
High
$68
Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$61
Typical
$158
High
$256
Low
$55
Typical
$145
High
$234
Low
$54
Typical
$141
High
$227
Low
$55
Typical
$145
High
$234
Low
$53
Typical
$138
High
$222
Low
$52
Typical
$137
High
$221
Low
$54
Typical
$140
High
$227
Low
$53
Typical
$138
High
$223
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$8
Typical
$542
High
$1,077
Low
$7
Typical
$497
High
$988
Low
$7
Typical
$482
High
$958
Low
$7
Typical
$496
High
$986
Low
$7
Typical
$472
High
$938
Low
$6
Typical
$469
High
$931
Low
$7
Typical
$482
High
$957
Low
$7
Typical
$474
High
$941
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$28
Typical
$52
High
$77
Low
$26
Typical
$48
High
$70
Low
$25
Typical
$46
High
$68
Low
$26
Typical
$48
High
$70
Low
$24
Typical
$45
High
$67
Low
$24
Typical
$45
High
$66
Low
$25
Typical
$46
High
$68
Low
$24
Typical
$46
High
$67
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$40
Typical
$157
High
$275
Low
$36
Typical
$144
High
$252
Low
$35
Typical
$140
High
$245
Low
$36
Typical
$144
High
$252
Low
$35
Typical
$137
High
$239
Low
$34
Typical
$136
High
$238
Low
$35
Typical
$140
High
$244
Low
$35
Typical
$137
High
$240
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$244
Typical
$290
High
$337
Low
$224
Typical
$266
High
$309
Low
$217
Typical
$258
High
$299
Low
$223
Typical
$266
High
$308
Low
$212
Typical
$253
High
$293
Low
$211
Typical
$251
High
$291
Low
$217
Typical
$258
High
$299
Low
$213
Typical
$254
High
$294
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$194
Typical
$235
High
$276
Low
$178
Typical
$216
High
$253
Low
$173
Typical
$209
High
$246
Low
$178
Typical
$215
High
$253
Low
$169
Typical
$205
High
$240
Low
$168
Typical
$203
High
$239
Low
$172
Typical
$209
High
$245
Low
$169
Typical
$205
High
$241
Cost Comparison — Dog Wellness Exam
Low
$55
Typical
$67
High
$78
Low
$50
Typical
$61
High
$72
Low
$49
Typical
$59
High
$70
Low
$50
Typical
$61
High
$72
Low
$48
Typical
$58
High
$68
Low
$47
Typical
$57
High
$68
Low
$48
Typical
$59
High
$70
Low
$48
Typical
$58
High
$68
Cost Comparison — Dog Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$255
High
$299
Low
$194
Typical
$234
High
$274
Low
$188
Typical
$227
High
$266
Low
$193
Typical
$233
High
$273
Low
$184
Typical
$222
High
$260
Low
$183
Typical
$220
High
$258
Low
$188
Typical
$227
High
$265
Low
$184
Typical
$223
High
$261
Cost Comparison — Dog Neuter (Castration)
Low
$153
Typical
$184
High
$214
Low
$140
Typical
$168
High
$196
Low
$136
Typical
$163
High
$191
Low
$140
Typical
$168
High
$196
Low
$133
Typical
$160
High
$187
Low
$132
Typical
$159
High
$185
Low
$136
Typical
$163
High
$190
Low
$134
Typical
$160
High
$187
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$258
High
$304
Low
$193
Typical
$236
High
$279
Low
$188
Typical
$229
High
$270
Low
$193
Typical
$236
High
$278
Low
$184
Typical
$224
High
$265
Low
$182
Typical
$223
High
$263
Low
$187
Typical
$229
High
$270
Low
$184
Typical
$225
High
$265
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$183
High
$214
Low
$138
Typical
$167
High
$196
Low
$134
Typical
$162
High
$190
Low
$138
Typical
$167
High
$196
Low
$131
Typical
$159
High
$186
Low
$131
Typical
$158
High
$185
Low
$134
Typical
$162
High
$190
Low
$132
Typical
$159
High
$187
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All Pet Services Services
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Annual Wellness Exam
Comprehensive annual physical examination by a licensed veterinarian covering weight, vital signs, teeth, eyes, ears, coat, and organ palpation. Includes discussion of diet, behavior, and preventive care recommendations. Foundation of proactive pet health management.
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Core Dog Vaccinations
Administration of core vaccines recommended for all dogs including distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus (DAP or DHPP), and rabies. Initial puppy series requires multiple visits 3 to 4 weeks apart, followed by 1- or 3-year boosters.
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Core Cat Vaccinations
Administration of core feline vaccines including FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) and rabies. Kitten series starts at 6 to 8 weeks with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks, then annual or triennial.
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Spay Surgery
Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus (ovariohysterectomy) in female dogs and cats to prevent pregnancy and eliminate heat cycles. Reduces risk of uterine infections and mammary tumors. Cost varies by species, weight, and facility type.
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Neuter Surgery
Surgical removal of the testicles (orchiectomy) in male dogs and cats to prevent reproduction and reduce hormone-driven behaviors. Reduces risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease. Cost varies by species, weight, and whether the animal is cryptorchid.
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Pet Dental Cleaning
Professional scaling and polishing of a pet's teeth under general anesthesia to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Includes full oral exam and dental X-rays. Most pets require annual or biannual cleanings to prevent periodontal disease.
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Pet Microchipping
Subcutaneous injection of a rice-grain-sized RFID microchip between the shoulder blades for permanent pet identification. Chip is registered in a national database linked to owner contact info. Dramatically increases the chance of reuniting lost pets with owners.
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Emergency Vet Visit
Urgent veterinary care at an emergency animal hospital for after-hours or life-threatening situations including trauma, poisoning, bloat, difficulty breathing, or seizures. Emergency exam fees are charged at significantly higher rates than regular wellness visits.
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Dog Bath & Full Groom
Full grooming service including bath, blow dry, brush out, breed-appropriate haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, and finishing spritz. Price varies significantly by breed, coat type, and dog size. Double-coated breeds require additional time and cost.
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Cat Boarding (per night)
Overnight boarding for cats in a dedicated cat-only facility or separate cat wing of a boarding kennel. Typically includes individual condos, daily playtime, and feeding per owner's schedule. Cat-only facilities reduce stress from hearing dogs.
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In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
A pet sitter visits the owner's home to feed, exercise, and spend time with pets. Reduces stress compared to boarding by keeping pets in their familiar environment. Visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes. Overnight stays are priced separately.
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Dog Walking
Solo or group dog walking service for 20 to 60 minutes. Solo walks cost more but provide individual attention. Apps like Rover and Wag connect owners with local walkers. Regular midday walks are essential for high-energy breeds in apartments.
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Dog Wellness Exam
Annual or semi-annual comprehensive physical examination of a dog by a licensed veterinarian including weight assessment, organ palpation, dental check, and parasite screening.
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Dog Spay (OHE)
Ovariohysterectomy (spay) surgery removing the uterus and ovaries of a female dog under general anesthesia. Prevents heat cycles, unintended pregnancies, and reduces risk of certain cancers.
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Dog Neuter (Castration)
Surgical castration of a male dog removing both testicles under general anesthesia. Eliminates risk of testicular cancer, reduces prostate issues, and may reduce roaming behavior.
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Cat Spay (OHE)
Spay surgery for a female cat including ovariohysterectomy under general anesthesia. Prevents heat cycles, pyometra, and mammary tumors when performed before first heat.
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Cat Neuter (Castration)
Male cat castration to eliminate spraying behavior, roaming, and unwanted litters. A brief outpatient procedure with rapid recovery typically completed in 15 to 20 minutes.
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Dog Dental Cleaning
Ultrasonic scaling and polishing of a dog's teeth under general anesthesia with pre-anesthetic bloodwork. Extractions billed separately per tooth. Recommended annually for dogs prone to dental disease.
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Cat Dental Cleaning
Full-mouth dental scaling and polishing for cats under general anesthesia. Cats are highly prone to resorptive lesions requiring extraction. Pre-anesthetic labs required for cats over 7.