Pet Services Costs in New York

Verified cost ranges across cities in New York

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Pet Services Cost Comparison — New York

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New York

Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations

Rochester2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$27

High

$31

New York2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$28

High

$32

New York2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$31

High

$36

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$26

High

$31

Albany2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$27

High

$32

Utica2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$25

High

$30

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$26

High

$30

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$26

High

$30

Elmira2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$26

High

$30

Watertown2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$24

High

$28

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$26

High

$31

Kingston2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$28

High

$32

Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations

Rochester2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$23

New York2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$21

High

$24

New York2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$24

High

$27

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$23

Albany2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$21

High

$24

Utica2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$19

High

$22

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$22

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$23

Elmira2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$23

Watertown2 sources

Low

$16

Typical

$18

High

$21

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$17

Typical

$20

High

$23

Kingston2 sources

Low

$18

Typical

$21

High

$24

Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery

New York3 sources

Low

$281

Typical

$338

High

$395

New York3 sources

Low

$250

Typical

$300

High

$351

Rochester3 sources

Low

$242

Typical

$291

High

$340

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$239

Typical

$288

High

$336

Albany3 sources

Low

$248

Typical

$299

High

$349

Utica3 sources

Low

$231

Typical

$278

High

$325

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$279

High

$325

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$237

Typical

$285

High

$333

Elmira3 sources

Low

$236

Typical

$283

High

$331

Watertown3 sources

Low

$219

Typical

$263

High

$307

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$239

Typical

$287

High

$336

Kingston3 sources

Low

$251

Typical

$302

High

$353

Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery

New York3 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$245

High

$285

New York3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$218

High

$253

Rochester3 sources

Low

$177

Typical

$211

High

$246

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$209

High

$243

Albany3 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$217

High

$252

Utica3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$202

High

$235

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$202

High

$235

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$207

High

$240

Elmira3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$205

High

$239

Watertown3 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$191

High

$222

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$208

High

$243

Kingston3 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$219

High

$255

Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning

New York3 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$742

High

$1,273

New York3 sources

Low

$237

Typical

$835

High

$1,432

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$711

High

$1,220

Rochester3 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$720

High

$1,235

Albany3 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$738

High

$1,267

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$710

High

$1,218

Utica3 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$687

High

$1,179

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$689

High

$1,182

Kingston3 sources

Low

$212

Typical

$747

High

$1,282

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$704

High

$1,207

Watertown3 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$650

High

$1,116

Elmira3 sources

Low

$199

Typical

$700

High

$1,201

Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping

New York2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$114

High

$203

New York2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$102

High

$180

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$97

High

$173

Rochester2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$98

High

$175

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$97

High

$172

Utica2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$94

High

$167

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$21

Typical

$94

High

$167

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$96

High

$171

Watertown2 sources

Low

$20

Typical

$89

High

$158

Albany2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$101

High

$179

Kingston2 sources

Low

$23

Typical

$102

High

$181

Elmira2 sources

Low

$22

Typical

$96

High

$170

Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit

New York2 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$191

High

$224

New York2 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$170

High

$199

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$163

High

$190

Rochester2 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$165

High

$193

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$163

High

$190

Utica2 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$158

High

$184

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$158

High

$184

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$161

High

$188

Watertown2 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$149

High

$174

Albany2 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$169

High

$198

Kingston2 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$171

High

$200

Elmira2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$160

High

$188

Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam

Rochester2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$87

High

$102

New York2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$90

High

$105

New York2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$101

High

$119

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$71

Typical

$86

High

$101

Albany2 sources

Low

$73

Typical

$89

High

$105

Kingston2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$90

High

$106

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$85

High

$100

Elmira2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$84

High

$99

Watertown2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$78

High

$92

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$71

Typical

$86

High

$101

Utica2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$83

High

$98

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$83

High

$98

Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)

New York2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$158

High

$256

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$151

High

$245

New York2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$178

High

$288

Rochester2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$153

High

$248

Albany2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$157

High

$254

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$151

High

$245

Utica2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$146

High

$237

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$147

High

$237

Kingston2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$159

High

$257

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$150

High

$242

Watertown2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$139

High

$224

Elmira2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$149

High

$241

Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

New York2 sources

Low

$8

Typical

$610

High

$1,212

New York2 sources

Low

$8

Typical

$542

High

$1,077

Rochester2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$526

High

$1,045

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$520

High

$1,032

Albany2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$540

High

$1,072

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$519

High

$1,031

Utica2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$503

High

$998

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$504

High

$1,000

Kingston2 sources

Low

$8

Typical

$546

High

$1,085

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$514

High

$1,022

Watertown2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$476

High

$944

Elmira2 sources

Low

$7

Typical

$512

High

$1,017

Cost Comparison — Dog Walking

New York2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$59

High

$86

New York2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$52

High

$77

Rochester2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$51

High

$74

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$50

High

$73

Albany2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$52

High

$76

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$50

High

$73

Utica2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$48

High

$71

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$49

High

$71

Kingston2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$53

High

$77

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$50

High

$73

Watertown2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$46

High

$67

Elmira2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$49

High

$72

Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom

New York3 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$177

High

$310

New York3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$157

High

$275

Rochester3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$153

High

$267

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$151

High

$264

Albany3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$157

High

$274

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$151

High

$263

Utica3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$146

High

$255

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$146

High

$255

Kingston3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$158

High

$277

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$149

High

$261

Watertown3 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$138

High

$241

Elmira3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$149

High

$260

Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning

New York3 sources

Low

$308

Typical

$365

High

$423

New York3 sources

Low

$346

Typical

$411

High

$476

Rochester3 sources

Low

$299

Typical

$354

High

$410

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$295

Typical

$350

High

$405

Albany3 sources

Low

$306

Typical

$364

High

$421

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$295

Typical

$350

High

$405

Utica3 sources

Low

$285

Typical

$339

High

$392

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$286

Typical

$339

High

$393

Kingston3 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$368

High

$426

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$292

Typical

$347

High

$401

Elmira3 sources

Low

$291

Typical

$345

High

$399

Watertown3 sources

Low

$270

Typical

$320

High

$371

Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning

New York3 sources

Low

$242

Typical

$291

High

$341

New York3 sources

Low

$272

Typical

$328

High

$384

Rochester3 sources

Low

$235

Typical

$283

High

$331

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$279

High

$327

Albany3 sources

Low

$241

Typical

$290

High

$339

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$279

High

$326

Utica3 sources

Low

$224

Typical

$270

High

$316

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$225

Typical

$271

High

$316

Kingston3 sources

Low

$244

Typical

$293

High

$343

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$229

Typical

$276

High

$323

Elmira3 sources

Low

$228

Typical

$275

High

$322

Watertown3 sources

Low

$212

Typical

$255

High

$299

Cost Comparison — Dog Wellness Exam

New York2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$90

High

$105

New York2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$101

High

$119

Rochester2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$87

High

$102

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$71

Typical

$86

High

$101

Albany2 sources

Low

$73

Typical

$89

High

$105

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$71

Typical

$86

High

$101

Utica2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$83

High

$98

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$83

High

$98

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$85

High

$100

Elmira2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$84

High

$99

Watertown2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$78

High

$92

Kingston2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$90

High

$106

Cost Comparison — Dog Spay (OHE)

New York3 sources

Low

$250

Typical

$300

High

$351

New York3 sources

Low

$281

Typical

$338

High

$395

Rochester3 sources

Low

$242

Typical

$291

High

$340

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$239

Typical

$288

High

$336

Albany3 sources

Low

$248

Typical

$299

High

$349

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$239

Typical

$287

High

$336

Utica3 sources

Low

$231

Typical

$278

High

$325

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$279

High

$325

Kingston3 sources

Low

$251

Typical

$302

High

$353

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$237

Typical

$285

High

$333

Elmira3 sources

Low

$236

Typical

$283

High

$331

Watertown3 sources

Low

$219

Typical

$263

High

$307

Cost Comparison — Dog Neuter (Castration)

New York3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$218

High

$253

Rochester3 sources

Low

$177

Typical

$211

High

$246

New York3 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$245

High

$285

Buffalo3 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$209

High

$243

Albany3 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$217

High

$252

Syracuse3 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$208

High

$243

Utica3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$202

High

$235

Binghamton3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$202

High

$235

Kingston3 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$219

High

$255

Glens Falls3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$207

High

$240

Elmira3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$205

High

$239

Watertown3 sources

Low

$160

Typical

$191

High

$222

Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)

New York2 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$258

High

$304

New York2 sources

Low

$238

Typical

$290

High

$342

Rochester2 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$250

High

$295

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$247

High

$291

Albany2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$256

High

$303

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$202

Typical

$247

High

$291

Utica2 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$239

High

$282

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$239

High

$282

Kingston2 sources

Low

$213

Typical

$259

High

$306

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$244

High

$288

Elmira2 sources

Low

$199

Typical

$243

High

$287

Watertown2 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$226

High

$267

Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)

New York2 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$183

High

$214

New York2 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$205

High

$241

Rochester2 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$177

High

$208

Buffalo2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$175

High

$205

Albany2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$182

High

$213

Syracuse2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$175

High

$205

Utica2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$169

High

$198

Binghamton2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$169

High

$199

Kingston2 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$184

High

$216

Glens Falls2 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$173

High

$203

Elmira2 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$172

High

$202

Watertown2 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$160

High

$188

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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.

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