With the onset of puberty, many dogs are neutered. In bitches, this involves an invasive procedure. In males, it is less laborious and complicated.
Of course, having your dog neutered incurs costs. What a Castration of the dog costsexplains the following guide.
We will also tell you how all costs and prices arise.
In a nutshell: How much does neutering a dog cost in total?
166 – 449 € excluding VAT (cost of neutering a dog)
275 – 776 € excluding VAT (costs for neutering a bitch)
The total cost of neutering a dog is: 166 to 449 euros.
For the spaying of a bitch you should plan costs of 275 to 776 euros.
Mentioned here are the costs that can be incurred for neutering the dog in 1-fold and in 3-fold rate.
This is how the costs for neutering a dog are made up
About the costs of neutering a dog or bitch wear the following steps at:
- Preliminary examination with advice
- anesthesia
- pulling strings
- Inpatient accommodation
- follow-up examination
- Medications/painkillers
preliminary examination
€24-72
The preliminary examination before castration costs 24 euros for 1 set and 72 euros for 3 sets.
Not only the health of the dog is checked. Risks and side effects of castration are also discussed.
anesthesia
€24 – €71
No castration without anesthetic: additional costs of 24 to 71 euros are incurred here.
castration in males
€51-154
The castration of male dogs costs 51 euros for 1 set and 154 euros for 3 sets. During the procedure, the testicles are removed, but the scrotum is not.
Good to know
Scrotectomies are also possible in males. Not only the testicles are removed, but also the scrotum.
castration in the bitch
€160 – €481
Castration of a bitch costs 160 euros in a 1-fold set and 481 euros in a 3-fold set. In this ovariohysterectomy, the ovaries and uterus are removed.
Good to know
During an oophorectomy, only the ovaries are removed.
pulling strings
8 – 25 €
Removing the stitches after castration costs between 8 and 25 euros.
Inpatient accommodation
€14 – €42
After an operation, the dog may stay in the clinic for a day. These costs for neutering the dog are between 14 and 42 euros per day.
follow-up examination
€20-60
The follow-up examination costs another 20 to 60 euros. It takes place in the same treatment case. It is checked whether the dog or bitch survived the procedure well.
Medication (painkillers)
from €25
In order to alleviate the surgical pain, there are additional costs for medication, which are 25 euros and more.
Does dog health insurance cover the costs of neutering dogs?
Your dog health insurance may not cover the costs of neutering your dog.
According to the Animal Welfare Act, castration is considered bodily harm. Strictly speaking, therefore, it is not permitted at all.
However, if there is a medical need for castration, then the cost of castration will be covered by insurance.
These include, for example, a tumor on the testicles or ovaries, undescended testicles or uterine suppuration.
In that case, it is likely that the full cost of neutering the dog will be reimbursed.
Would you like to know what benefits dog health insurance offers? Here you will find important and interesting information.
When is a dog neutered?
A castration of the dog or the bitch is mostly necessary for a medical reason. This can include a tumor or an inflammation of the uterus.
A castration is therefore not officially carried out without a reason. A reason must be given for why the intervention should be carried out.
Most often, a dog or bitch is spayed to stop the ability to reproduce. This has some positive effects on the behavior of the animals during heat.
What are the side effects of castration in dogs and bitches?
With a castration at the right time following effects enter:
- Males are less stressed.
- The risk of cancer decreases.
- Males and females can be calmer overall.
However, undesirable side effects can occur. Neutered dogs tend to become overweight as they age.
Changes in behavior can also result. These include aggression and childish behavior. The urge to bite may increase.
The pros and cons of neutering should therefore be discussed with the vet beforehand.
For everyone who doesn’t dare to have their dog castrated: There is the option of chemical castration on the dog.
You can find more information here: Neutering bitches: changes in character & advantages and disadvantages and here: Neutering male dogs: behavior before & after.
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