Pet Services Costs in North Carolina
Verified cost ranges across cities in North Carolina
Pet Services Cost Comparison — North Carolina
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in North Carolina
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$228
Typical
$314
High
$399
Low
$223
Typical
$307
High
$390
Low
$254
Typical
$349
High
$443
Low
$245
Typical
$336
High
$428
Low
$248
Typical
$340
High
$433
Low
$234
Typical
$321
High
$408
Low
$245
Typical
$337
High
$428
Low
$225
Typical
$309
High
$392
Low
$236
Typical
$324
High
$412
Low
$237
Typical
$325
High
$413
Low
$234
Typical
$321
High
$408
Low
$247
Typical
$339
High
$432
Low
$234
Typical
$321
High
$408
Low
$236
Typical
$324
High
$412
Low
$249
Typical
$342
High
$435
Low
$225
Typical
$308
High
$392
Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit
Low
$103
Typical
$125
High
$146
Low
$111
Typical
$134
High
$157
Low
$112
Typical
$135
High
$158
Low
$111
Typical
$134
High
$157
Low
$115
Typical
$139
High
$162
Low
$105
Typical
$127
High
$149
Low
$101
Typical
$123
High
$144
Low
$106
Typical
$129
High
$151
Low
$107
Typical
$129
High
$151
Low
$106
Typical
$128
High
$150
Low
$112
Typical
$135
High
$158
Low
$105
Typical
$127
High
$149
Low
$112
Typical
$136
High
$159
Low
$106
Typical
$129
High
$151
Low
$101
Typical
$123
High
$144
Low
$101
Typical
$122
High
$143
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$25
Typical
$47
High
$70
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$72
Low
$27
Typical
$51
High
$75
Low
$27
Typical
$51
High
$76
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$71
Low
$27
Typical
$51
High
$75
Low
$25
Typical
$47
High
$69
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$72
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$71
Low
$28
Typical
$53
High
$78
Low
$27
Typical
$51
High
$75
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$71
Low
$27
Typical
$52
High
$76
Low
$26
Typical
$49
High
$72
Low
$25
Typical
$47
High
$69
Low
$25
Typical
$46
High
$68
Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$51
Typical
$63
High
$74
Low
$52
Typical
$63
High
$75
Low
$51
Typical
$63
High
$74
Low
$53
Typical
$65
High
$77
Low
$49
Typical
$60
High
$71
Low
$47
Typical
$58
High
$68
Low
$49
Typical
$60
High
$72
Low
$49
Typical
$61
High
$72
Low
$49
Typical
$60
High
$71
Low
$52
Typical
$63
High
$75
Low
$49
Typical
$60
High
$71
Low
$52
Typical
$64
High
$76
Low
$49
Typical
$60
High
$72
Low
$47
Typical
$58
High
$68
Low
$48
Typical
$58
High
$69
Low
$47
Typical
$57
High
$68
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$34
Typical
$47
High
$60
Low
$34
Typical
$47
High
$60
Low
$34
Typical
$47
High
$59
Low
$35
Typical
$49
High
$62
Low
$32
Typical
$45
High
$57
Low
$31
Typical
$43
High
$55
Low
$33
Typical
$45
High
$57
Low
$33
Typical
$45
High
$58
Low
$33
Typical
$45
High
$57
Low
$34
Typical
$47
High
$60
Low
$32
Typical
$45
High
$57
Low
$35
Typical
$48
High
$61
Low
$33
Typical
$45
High
$57
Low
$31
Typical
$43
High
$55
Low
$32
Typical
$44
High
$55
Low
$31
Typical
$43
High
$54
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$210
Typical
$286
High
$362
Low
$212
Typical
$289
High
$366
Low
$209
Typical
$286
High
$362
Low
$217
Typical
$296
High
$375
Low
$200
Typical
$272
High
$345
Low
$192
Typical
$262
High
$332
Low
$202
Typical
$275
High
$348
Low
$202
Typical
$276
High
$350
Low
$200
Typical
$273
High
$345
Low
$211
Typical
$288
High
$365
Low
$200
Typical
$273
High
$345
Low
$213
Typical
$291
High
$368
Low
$202
Typical
$275
High
$348
Low
$192
Typical
$262
High
$332
Low
$195
Typical
$266
High
$337
Low
$191
Typical
$261
High
$330
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$152
Typical
$215
High
$279
Low
$140
Typical
$197
High
$255
Low
$154
Typical
$218
High
$282
Low
$152
Typical
$215
High
$278
Low
$158
Typical
$223
High
$289
Low
$145
Typical
$205
High
$266
Low
$146
Typical
$207
High
$268
Low
$147
Typical
$208
High
$269
Low
$145
Typical
$205
High
$266
Low
$153
Typical
$217
High
$281
Low
$145
Typical
$205
High
$266
Low
$155
Typical
$219
High
$283
Low
$146
Typical
$207
High
$268
Low
$139
Typical
$197
High
$255
Low
$142
Typical
$201
High
$260
Low
$139
Typical
$196
High
$254
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$31
Typical
$45
High
$58
Low
$32
Typical
$45
High
$59
Low
$31
Typical
$45
High
$58
Low
$33
Typical
$46
High
$60
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$55
Low
$29
Typical
$41
High
$53
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$56
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$56
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$55
Low
$32
Typical
$45
High
$58
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$55
Low
$32
Typical
$45
High
$59
Low
$30
Typical
$43
High
$56
Low
$29
Typical
$41
High
$53
Low
$29
Typical
$42
High
$54
Low
$29
Typical
$41
High
$53
Cost Comparison — Private Dog Training Session
Low
$120
Typical
$302
High
$484
Low
$118
Typical
$298
High
$478
Low
$129
Typical
$324
High
$520
Low
$124
Typical
$312
High
$501
Low
$125
Typical
$316
High
$507
Low
$118
Typical
$298
High
$478
Low
$124
Typical
$313
High
$501
Low
$114
Typical
$287
High
$460
Low
$119
Typical
$301
High
$482
Low
$118
Typical
$298
High
$478
Low
$125
Typical
$315
High
$506
Low
$119
Typical
$301
High
$482
Low
$126
Typical
$318
High
$510
Low
$114
Typical
$287
High
$460
Low
$116
Typical
$291
High
$467
Low
$113
Typical
$285
High
$457
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$195
Typical
$334
High
$472
Low
$212
Typical
$363
High
$513
Low
$204
Typical
$350
High
$495
Low
$207
Typical
$354
High
$501
Low
$195
Typical
$333
High
$472
Low
$205
Typical
$350
High
$495
Low
$188
Typical
$321
High
$454
Low
$197
Typical
$337
High
$476
Low
$198
Typical
$338
High
$478
Low
$195
Typical
$334
High
$472
Low
$206
Typical
$353
High
$499
Low
$197
Typical
$337
High
$476
Low
$208
Typical
$356
High
$504
Low
$188
Typical
$321
High
$454
Low
$191
Typical
$326
High
$461
Low
$187
Typical
$319
High
$451
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$46
Typical
$63
High
$80
Low
$50
Typical
$68
High
$87
Low
$48
Typical
$66
High
$84
Low
$48
Typical
$67
High
$85
Low
$46
Typical
$63
High
$80
Low
$48
Typical
$66
High
$84
Low
$44
Typical
$60
High
$77
Low
$46
Typical
$63
High
$81
Low
$46
Typical
$64
High
$81
Low
$46
Typical
$63
High
$80
Low
$48
Typical
$67
High
$85
Low
$46
Typical
$63
High
$81
Low
$49
Typical
$67
High
$85
Low
$44
Typical
$60
High
$77
Low
$45
Typical
$61
High
$78
Low
$44
Typical
$60
High
$77
Cost Comparison — Group Obedience Training Class
Low
$28
Typical
$70
High
$113
Low
$28
Typical
$71
High
$114
Low
$30
Typical
$76
High
$123
Low
$29
Typical
$74
High
$118
Low
$29
Typical
$74
High
$120
Low
$28
Typical
$70
High
$113
Low
$29
Typical
$74
High
$118
Low
$27
Typical
$67
High
$108
Low
$28
Typical
$71
High
$114
Low
$28
Typical
$71
High
$114
Low
$28
Typical
$70
High
$113
Low
$29
Typical
$74
High
$119
Low
$29
Typical
$75
High
$120
Low
$27
Typical
$67
High
$108
Low
$27
Typical
$69
High
$110
Low
$26
Typical
$67
High
$108
Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam
Low
$55
Typical
$67
High
$79
Low
$58
Typical
$70
High
$83
Low
$57
Typical
$69
High
$82
Low
$59
Typical
$72
High
$85
Low
$54
Typical
$66
High
$78
Low
$57
Typical
$69
High
$82
Low
$52
Typical
$64
High
$75
Low
$55
Typical
$67
High
$79
Low
$54
Typical
$66
High
$78
Low
$58
Typical
$70
High
$83
Low
$54
Typical
$66
High
$78
Low
$58
Typical
$71
High
$83
Low
$55
Typical
$67
High
$79
Low
$52
Typical
$64
High
$75
Low
$53
Typical
$65
High
$76
Low
$52
Typical
$63
High
$75
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$196
Typical
$237
High
$279
Low
$201
Typical
$244
High
$286
Low
$194
Typical
$235
High
$276
Low
$196
Typical
$238
High
$279
Low
$185
Typical
$224
High
$263
Low
$194
Typical
$235
High
$276
Low
$178
Typical
$216
High
$253
Low
$187
Typical
$227
High
$267
Low
$185
Typical
$224
High
$264
Low
$185
Typical
$224
High
$264
Low
$187
Typical
$226
High
$266
Low
$197
Typical
$239
High
$281
Low
$187
Typical
$226
High
$266
Low
$178
Typical
$216
High
$253
Low
$181
Typical
$219
High
$258
Low
$177
Typical
$214
High
$252
Cost Comparison — Dog Boarding (per night)
Low
$19
Typical
$37
High
$56
Low
$18
Typical
$36
High
$54
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$51
Low
$18
Typical
$36
High
$54
Low
$16
Typical
$33
High
$49
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$52
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$52
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$51
Low
$18
Typical
$36
High
$54
Low
$18
Typical
$36
High
$54
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$51
Low
$17
Typical
$34
High
$52
Low
$18
Typical
$36
High
$54
Low
$16
Typical
$33
High
$49
Low
$17
Typical
$33
High
$50
Low
$16
Typical
$33
High
$49
Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$63
Typical
$83
High
$103
Low
$61
Typical
$80
High
$99
Low
$61
Typical
$81
High
$101
Low
$58
Typical
$76
High
$95
Low
$61
Typical
$80
High
$99
Low
$56
Typical
$73
High
$91
Low
$59
Typical
$77
High
$96
Low
$59
Typical
$77
High
$96
Low
$58
Typical
$76
High
$95
Low
$61
Typical
$81
High
$100
Low
$58
Typical
$76
High
$95
Low
$59
Typical
$77
High
$96
Low
$62
Typical
$81
High
$101
Low
$56
Typical
$73
High
$91
Low
$57
Typical
$75
High
$93
Low
$55
Typical
$73
High
$91
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$270
High
$329
Low
$203
Typical
$260
High
$317
Low
$206
Typical
$263
High
$321
Low
$194
Typical
$248
High
$303
Low
$204
Typical
$261
High
$318
Low
$187
Typical
$239
High
$291
Low
$196
Typical
$251
High
$306
Low
$197
Typical
$252
High
$307
Low
$194
Typical
$249
High
$303
Low
$205
Typical
$263
High
$320
Low
$194
Typical
$249
High
$303
Low
$196
Typical
$251
High
$306
Low
$207
Typical
$265
High
$323
Low
$187
Typical
$239
High
$291
Low
$190
Typical
$243
High
$296
Low
$186
Typical
$238
High
$290
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$195
High
$239
Low
$146
Typical
$188
High
$230
Low
$147
Typical
$190
High
$233
Low
$139
Typical
$179
High
$220
Low
$146
Typical
$188
High
$231
Low
$134
Typical
$173
High
$211
Low
$140
Typical
$181
High
$222
Low
$141
Typical
$182
High
$223
Low
$139
Typical
$180
High
$220
Low
$147
Typical
$190
High
$233
Low
$139
Typical
$179
High
$220
Low
$140
Typical
$181
High
$222
Low
$148
Typical
$191
High
$235
Low
$134
Typical
$173
High
$211
Low
$136
Typical
$175
High
$215
Low
$133
Typical
$172
High
$210
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$10
Typical
$91
High
$173
Low
$10
Typical
$92
High
$175
Low
$9
Typical
$87
High
$165
Low
$10
Typical
$91
High
$173
Low
$9
Typical
$84
High
$159
Low
$9
Typical
$88
High
$167
Low
$9
Typical
$87
High
$165
Low
$10
Typical
$95
High
$180
Low
$10
Typical
$92
High
$175
Low
$9
Typical
$87
High
$165
Low
$9
Typical
$88
High
$167
Low
$10
Typical
$93
High
$176
Low
$9
Typical
$88
High
$167
Low
$9
Typical
$84
High
$159
Low
$9
Typical
$85
High
$161
Low
$9
Typical
$83
High
$158
Browse Pet Services Costs by City in North Carolina
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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.