Pet Services Costs in Kentucky

Verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Pet Services Cost Comparison — Kentucky

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$65

High

$77

Louisville2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$61

High

$72

Lexington2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$60

High

$72

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$59

High

$69

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$58

High

$68

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$59

High

$70

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$59

High

$70

Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$49

High

$62

Louisville2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$45

High

$57

Lexington2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$45

High

$57

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$44

High

$56

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$43

High

$55

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$44

High

$56

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$44

High

$56

Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$289

High

$367

Louisville3 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$269

High

$342

Lexington3 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$269

High

$341

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$261

High

$331

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$256

High

$325

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$262

High

$332

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$192

Typical

$263

High

$334

Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$218

High

$283

Louisville3 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$203

High

$263

Lexington3 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$202

High

$262

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$196

High

$255

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$193

High

$250

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$197

High

$256

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$198

High

$257

Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$713

High

$1,280

Louisville3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$664

High

$1,191

Lexington3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$663

High

$1,189

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$643

High

$1,154

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$632

High

$1,134

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$646

High

$1,159

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$649

High

$1,164

Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$46

High

$60

Louisville2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$43

High

$56

Lexington2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$43

High

$56

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$42

High

$54

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$41

High

$53

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$42

High

$54

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$42

High

$55

Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$133

High

$156

Louisville2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$123

High

$145

Lexington2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$123

High

$144

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$119

High

$140

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$117

High

$138

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$120

High

$141

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$121

High

$141

Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$69

High

$81

Louisville2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$64

High

$75

Lexington2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$64

High

$75

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$62

High

$73

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$61

High

$72

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$62

High

$73

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$62

High

$74

Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$158

High

$256

Louisville2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$147

High

$238

Lexington2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$147

High

$237

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$142

High

$230

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$140

High

$226

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$143

High

$231

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$144

High

$232

Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$95

High

$180

Louisville2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$88

High

$167

Lexington2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$88

High

$167

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$85

High

$162

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$84

High

$159

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$86

High

$163

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$86

High

$163

Cost Comparison — Dog Walking

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$53

High

$78

Louisville2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$49

High

$72

Lexington2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$49

High

$72

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$48

High

$70

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$47

High

$69

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$48

High

$70

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$48

High

$70

Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$161

High

$282

Louisville3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$150

High

$262

Lexington3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$149

High

$262

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$145

High

$254

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$142

High

$250

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$146

High

$255

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$146

High

$256

Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$244

Typical

$337

High

$430

Louisville3 sources

Low

$227

Typical

$314

High

$400

Lexington3 sources

Low

$227

Typical

$313

High

$399

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$220

Typical

$304

High

$388

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$216

Typical

$299

High

$381

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$221

Typical

$305

High

$389

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$222

Typical

$307

High

$391

Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$194

Typical

$235

High

$276

Louisville3 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$219

High

$257

Lexington3 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$218

High

$257

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$212

High

$249

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$208

High

$245

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$213

High

$250

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$214

High

$251

Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$270

High

$329

Louisville2 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$251

High

$306

Lexington2 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$251

High

$306

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$190

Typical

$243

High

$297

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$239

High

$292

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$245

High

$298

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$192

Typical

$246

High

$299

Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$195

High

$239

Louisville2 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$181

High

$222

Lexington2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$181

High

$222

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$176

High

$216

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$173

High

$212

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$177

High

$216

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$177

High

$217

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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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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.

Cost data available