Pet Services Costs in Maryland
Verified cost ranges across cities in Maryland
Pet Services Cost Comparison — Maryland
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Maryland
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$172
Typical
$241
High
$309
Low
$180
Typical
$251
High
$322
Low
$165
Typical
$230
High
$295
Low
$162
Typical
$226
High
$291
Low
$148
Typical
$206
High
$265
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$245
Typical
$401
High
$557
Low
$256
Typical
$419
High
$582
Low
$234
Typical
$383
High
$533
Low
$230
Typical
$377
High
$525
Low
$210
Typical
$344
High
$478
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$33
Typical
$46
High
$60
Low
$34
Typical
$48
High
$63
Low
$31
Typical
$44
High
$57
Low
$31
Typical
$44
High
$57
Low
$28
Typical
$40
High
$51
Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit
Low
$131
Typical
$158
High
$184
Low
$137
Typical
$165
High
$193
Low
$125
Typical
$151
High
$176
Low
$123
Typical
$148
High
$174
Low
$112
Typical
$135
High
$158
Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam
Low
$72
Typical
$88
High
$104
Low
$76
Typical
$92
High
$108
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$99
Low
$68
Typical
$83
High
$98
Low
$62
Typical
$76
High
$89
Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$53
Typical
$65
High
$77
Low
$55
Typical
$68
High
$80
Low
$51
Typical
$62
High
$74
Low
$50
Typical
$61
High
$73
Low
$45
Typical
$56
High
$66
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$35
Typical
$49
High
$62
Low
$37
Typical
$51
High
$64
Low
$34
Typical
$46
High
$59
Low
$33
Typical
$46
High
$58
Low
$30
Typical
$42
High
$53
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$237
Typical
$319
High
$402
Low
$247
Typical
$334
High
$420
Low
$226
Typical
$305
High
$384
Low
$223
Typical
$301
High
$378
Low
$203
Typical
$274
High
$345
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$28
Typical
$53
High
$78
Low
$29
Typical
$55
High
$81
Low
$27
Typical
$50
High
$74
Low
$26
Typical
$50
High
$73
Low
$24
Typical
$45
High
$67
Cost Comparison — Group Obedience Training Class
Low
$30
Typical
$76
High
$123
Low
$31
Typical
$80
High
$128
Low
$29
Typical
$73
High
$117
Low
$28
Typical
$72
High
$115
Low
$26
Typical
$65
High
$105
Cost Comparison — Private Dog Training Session
Low
$129
Typical
$324
High
$520
Low
$134
Typical
$339
High
$543
Low
$123
Typical
$310
High
$497
Low
$121
Typical
$305
High
$489
Low
$110
Typical
$278
High
$446
Cost Comparison — Dog Boarding (per night)
Low
$19
Typical
$37
High
$56
Low
$19
Typical
$39
High
$58
Low
$18
Typical
$35
High
$53
Low
$17
Typical
$35
High
$52
Low
$16
Typical
$32
High
$48
Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$63
Typical
$83
High
$103
Low
$66
Typical
$87
High
$108
Low
$60
Typical
$79
High
$98
Low
$59
Typical
$78
High
$97
Low
$54
Typical
$71
High
$88
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$10
Typical
$95
High
$180
Low
$10
Typical
$99
High
$188
Low
$10
Typical
$91
High
$172
Low
$9
Typical
$89
High
$169
Low
$9
Typical
$81
High
$154
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$50
Typical
$68
High
$87
Low
$52
Typical
$71
High
$91
Low
$47
Typical
$65
High
$83
Low
$47
Typical
$64
High
$82
Low
$43
Typical
$59
High
$75
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$287
Typical
$387
High
$487
Low
$299
Typical
$404
High
$509
Low
$274
Typical
$370
High
$466
Low
$270
Typical
$364
High
$459
Low
$246
Typical
$332
High
$418
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$225
Typical
$272
High
$319
Low
$236
Typical
$285
High
$334
Low
$216
Typical
$260
High
$305
Low
$212
Typical
$256
High
$301
Low
$193
Typical
$234
High
$274
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$270
High
$329
Low
$220
Typical
$282
High
$344
Low
$202
Typical
$258
High
$315
Low
$199
Typical
$254
High
$310
Low
$181
Typical
$232
High
$282
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$195
High
$239
Low
$158
Typical
$204
High
$250
Low
$144
Typical
$186
High
$229
Low
$142
Typical
$184
High
$225
Low
$130
Typical
$167
High
$205
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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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Dog Boarding (per night)
Overnight care for dogs at a boarding facility, kennel, or pet hotel. Includes feeding, walks, and basic exercise. Amenities vary widely from standard kennel runs to luxury suites with webcams, playtime, and bedding. Cost increases with dog size and add-ons.
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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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Group Obedience Training Class
Multi-week group class teaching basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come, heel) in a structured environment with other dogs. Helps with socialization alongside skill building. Typically 6 to 8 weekly sessions at pet stores, training facilities, or shelters.
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Private Dog Training Session
One-on-one training session with a certified trainer at the owner's home or training facility. Addresses specific behavioral goals or problem behaviors faster than group classes. Trainers may offer package rates for multi-session commitments.
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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.