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 — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$32
Low
$24
Typical
$29
High
$33
Low
$22
Typical
$26
High
$31
Low
$22
Typical
$26
High
$30
Low
$20
Typical
$24
High
$27
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$24
Low
$19
Typical
$22
High
$25
Low
$17
Typical
$20
High
$23
Low
$17
Typical
$20
High
$23
Low
$15
Typical
$18
High
$21
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$247
Typical
$298
High
$348
Low
$226
Typical
$273
High
$319
Low
$223
Typical
$268
High
$314
Low
$203
Typical
$245
High
$286
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$180
Typical
$216
High
$251
Low
$165
Typical
$197
High
$230
Low
$162
Typical
$194
High
$226
Low
$148
Typical
$177
High
$206
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$190
Typical
$717
High
$1,244
Low
$198
Typical
$749
High
$1,300
Low
$181
Typical
$685
High
$1,189
Low
$179
Typical
$675
High
$1,171
Low
$163
Typical
$615
High
$1,067
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$23
Typical
$102
High
$180
Low
$24
Typical
$106
High
$188
Low
$22
Typical
$97
High
$172
Low
$22
Typical
$96
High
$170
Low
$20
Typical
$87
High
$154
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 — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$61
Typical
$158
High
$256
Low
$63
Typical
$165
High
$267
Low
$58
Typical
$151
High
$244
Low
$57
Typical
$149
High
$241
Low
$52
Typical
$136
High
$219
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$8
Typical
$542
High
$1,077
Low
$8
Typical
$567
High
$1,125
Low
$7
Typical
$519
High
$1,030
Low
$7
Typical
$511
High
$1,014
Low
$6
Typical
$465
High
$924
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$28
Typical
$52
High
$77
Low
$29
Typical
$55
High
$80
Low
$27
Typical
$50
High
$73
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$72
Low
$24
Typical
$45
High
$66
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$40
Typical
$157
High
$275
Low
$41
Typical
$164
High
$287
Low
$38
Typical
$150
High
$263
Low
$37
Typical
$148
High
$259
Low
$34
Typical
$135
High
$236
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$287
Typical
$340
High
$394
Low
$299
Typical
$356
High
$412
Low
$274
Typical
$325
High
$377
Low
$270
Typical
$320
High
$371
Low
$246
Typical
$292
High
$338
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$226
Typical
$272
High
$319
Low
$236
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$216
Typical
$260
High
$305
Low
$213
Typical
$256
High
$300
Low
$194
Typical
$234
High
$274
Cost Comparison — Dog 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 — Dog Spay (OHE)
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$247
Typical
$298
High
$348
Low
$226
Typical
$273
High
$319
Low
$223
Typical
$268
High
$314
Low
$203
Typical
$245
High
$286
Cost Comparison — Dog Neuter (Castration)
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$180
Typical
$216
High
$251
Low
$165
Typical
$197
High
$230
Low
$162
Typical
$194
High
$226
Low
$148
Typical
$177
High
$206
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$258
High
$304
Low
$220
Typical
$269
High
$318
Low
$202
Typical
$246
High
$291
Low
$199
Typical
$242
High
$286
Low
$181
Typical
$221
High
$261
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$183
High
$214
Low
$158
Typical
$191
High
$224
Low
$144
Typical
$175
High
$205
Low
$142
Typical
$172
High
$202
Low
$130
Typical
$157
High
$184
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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.