Pet Services Costs in Rhode Island
Verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island
Pet Services Cost Comparison — Rhode Island
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island
Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$32
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$33
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$33
Low
$23
Typical
$28
High
$33
Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$24
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$25
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$25
Low
$18
Typical
$21
High
$25
Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery
Low
$233
Typical
$280
High
$328
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery
Low
$169
Typical
$203
High
$236
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning
Low
$183
Typical
$708
High
$1,234
Low
$186
Typical
$721
High
$1,256
Low
$186
Typical
$721
High
$1,256
Low
$186
Typical
$721
High
$1,256
Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping
Low
$23
Typical
$102
High
$180
Low
$23
Typical
$103
High
$183
Low
$23
Typical
$103
High
$183
Low
$23
Typical
$103
High
$183
Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit
Low
$127
Typical
$154
High
$180
Low
$130
Typical
$156
High
$183
Low
$130
Typical
$156
High
$183
Low
$130
Typical
$156
High
$183
Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam
Low
$68
Typical
$83
High
$98
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)
Low
$61
Typical
$158
High
$256
Low
$62
Typical
$161
High
$260
Low
$62
Typical
$161
High
$260
Low
$62
Typical
$161
High
$260
Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Low
$8
Typical
$542
High
$1,077
Low
$8
Typical
$552
High
$1,096
Low
$8
Typical
$552
High
$1,096
Low
$8
Typical
$552
High
$1,096
Cost Comparison — Dog Walking
Low
$28
Typical
$52
High
$77
Low
$29
Typical
$53
High
$78
Low
$29
Typical
$53
High
$78
Low
$29
Typical
$53
High
$78
Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom
Low
$40
Typical
$157
High
$275
Low
$40
Typical
$160
High
$280
Low
$40
Typical
$160
High
$280
Low
$40
Typical
$160
High
$280
Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning
Low
$279
Typical
$332
High
$385
Low
$284
Typical
$338
High
$391
Low
$284
Typical
$338
High
$391
Low
$284
Typical
$338
High
$391
Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning
Low
$221
Typical
$266
High
$312
Low
$225
Typical
$271
High
$318
Low
$225
Typical
$271
High
$318
Low
$225
Typical
$271
High
$318
Cost Comparison — Dog Wellness Exam
Low
$68
Typical
$83
High
$98
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Low
$69
Typical
$84
High
$100
Cost Comparison — Dog Spay (OHE)
Low
$233
Typical
$280
High
$328
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Low
$237
Typical
$285
High
$333
Cost Comparison — Dog Neuter (Castration)
Low
$169
Typical
$203
High
$236
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Low
$172
Typical
$206
High
$240
Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)
Low
$211
Typical
$258
High
$304
Low
$215
Typical
$262
High
$309
Low
$215
Typical
$262
High
$309
Low
$215
Typical
$262
High
$309
Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)
Low
$151
Typical
$183
High
$214
Low
$154
Typical
$186
High
$218
Low
$154
Typical
$186
High
$218
Low
$154
Typical
$186
High
$218
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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.