Pet Services Costs in Massachusetts
Verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts
Pet Services Cost Comparison — Massachusetts
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts
Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$32
Low
$25
Typical
$30
High
$35
Low
$22
Typical
$26
High
$31
Low
$24
Typical
$28
High
$33
Low
$23
Typical
$27
High
$31
Low
$22
Typical
$26
High
$30
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$24
Low
$19
Typical
$23
High
$26
Low
$17
Typical
$20
High
$23
Low
$18
Typical
$22
High
$25
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$24
Low
$17
Typical
$20
High
$23
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$250
Typical
$300
High
$351
Low
$270
Typical
$325
High
$379
Low
$240
Typical
$288
High
$337
Low
$256
Typical
$308
High
$359
Low
$245
Typical
$295
High
$345
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$182
Typical
$218
High
$253
Low
$197
Typical
$236
High
$274
Low
$175
Typical
$209
High
$243
Low
$187
Typical
$223
High
$260
Low
$179
Typical
$214
High
$249
Low
$173
Typical
$207
High
$241
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$211
Typical
$742
High
$1,273
Low
$228
Typical
$803
High
$1,378
Low
$203
Typical
$712
High
$1,222
Low
$216
Typical
$760
High
$1,305
Low
$207
Typical
$729
High
$1,252
Low
$201
Typical
$705
High
$1,210
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$23
Typical
$102
High
$180
Low
$25
Typical
$110
High
$195
Low
$22
Typical
$98
High
$173
Low
$24
Typical
$104
High
$185
Low
$23
Typical
$100
High
$177
Low
$22
Typical
$97
High
$171
Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit
Low
$141
Typical
$170
High
$199
Low
$153
Typical
$184
High
$215
Low
$136
Typical
$163
High
$191
Low
$145
Typical
$174
High
$204
Low
$139
Typical
$167
High
$195
Low
$134
Typical
$162
High
$189
Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam
Low
$79
Typical
$96
High
$112
Low
$85
Typical
$103
High
$122
Low
$75
Typical
$92
High
$108
Low
$81
Typical
$98
High
$115
Low
$77
Typical
$94
High
$111
Low
$75
Typical
$91
High
$107
Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$61
Typical
$158
High
$256
Low
$66
Typical
$171
High
$277
Low
$58
Typical
$152
High
$245
Low
$62
Typical
$162
High
$262
Low
$60
Typical
$155
High
$251
Low
$58
Typical
$150
High
$243
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$8
Typical
$542
High
$1,077
Low
$8
Typical
$587
High
$1,166
Low
$7
Typical
$521
High
$1,035
Low
$8
Typical
$556
High
$1,104
Low
$7
Typical
$533
High
$1,059
Low
$7
Typical
$516
High
$1,024
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$28
Typical
$52
High
$77
Low
$30
Typical
$57
High
$83
Low
$27
Typical
$50
High
$73
Low
$29
Typical
$54
High
$78
Low
$28
Typical
$51
High
$75
Low
$27
Typical
$50
High
$73
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$40
Typical
$157
High
$275
Low
$43
Typical
$170
High
$298
Low
$38
Typical
$151
High
$264
Low
$41
Typical
$161
High
$282
Low
$39
Typical
$155
High
$270
Low
$38
Typical
$150
High
$262
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$308
Typical
$365
High
$423
Low
$333
Typical
$396
High
$458
Low
$296
Typical
$351
High
$406
Low
$316
Typical
$375
High
$434
Low
$303
Typical
$359
High
$416
Low
$293
Typical
$347
High
$402
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$242
Typical
$291
High
$341
Low
$262
Typical
$315
High
$369
Low
$232
Typical
$280
High
$327
Low
$248
Typical
$299
High
$349
Low
$238
Typical
$287
High
$335
Low
$230
Typical
$277
High
$324
Cost Comparison — Dog Wellness Exam
Low
$79
Typical
$96
High
$112
Low
$85
Typical
$103
High
$122
Low
$75
Typical
$92
High
$108
Low
$81
Typical
$98
High
$115
Low
$77
Typical
$94
High
$111
Low
$75
Typical
$91
High
$107
Cost Comparison — Dog Spay (OHE)
Low
$250
Typical
$300
High
$351
Low
$270
Typical
$325
High
$379
Low
$240
Typical
$288
High
$337
Low
$256
Typical
$308
High
$359
Low
$245
Typical
$295
High
$345
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Cost Comparison — Dog Neuter (Castration)
Low
$182
Typical
$218
High
$253
Low
$197
Typical
$236
High
$274
Low
$175
Typical
$209
High
$243
Low
$187
Typical
$223
High
$260
Low
$179
Typical
$214
High
$249
Low
$173
Typical
$207
High
$241
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$258
High
$304
Low
$228
Typical
$279
High
$329
Low
$203
Typical
$247
High
$292
Low
$216
Typical
$264
High
$312
Low
$208
Typical
$253
High
$299
Low
$201
Typical
$245
High
$289
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$183
High
$214
Low
$163
Typical
$198
High
$232
Low
$145
Typical
$175
High
$206
Low
$155
Typical
$187
High
$219
Low
$149
Typical
$179
High
$210
Low
$144
Typical
$174
High
$204
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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.