Spaying or neutering your dog or cat is one of the most common operations. The price varies a lot between males and females, and it almost never includes the anaesthetic.
Key facts
- At a university vet hospital, neutering a male cat costs €30 and spaying a female cat €90 to €110.
- Neutering a male dog costs €80 and spaying a female dog €280.
- Anaesthesia (€70 to €320 depending on weight) and the pre-anaesthetic assessment (€30) are charged separately.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Neutering a male cat (orchiectomy) | €30 |
| Spaying a female cat (ovariectomy) | €90 |
| Spaying a female cat (ovariohysterectomy) | €110 |
| Neutering a male dog (orchiectomy) | €80 |
| Spaying a female dog (ovariectomy or ovariohysterectomy) | €280 |
| Pre-anaesthetic assessment (no lab tests) | €30 |
What makes the price vary?
Whether it is a male or a female (for females it is abdominal surgery), the technique, the animal’s weight, which changes the anaesthetic price, and tests beforehand. At this hospital the surgery includes up to 24 hours of observation and two check-ups, but not the anaesthetic or the pre-anaesthetic assessment.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan Spain reimburses 100% of the invoice up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 co-payment per illness or accident, at the vet of your choice. It does not cover pre-existing conditions or preventive care, and there are waiting periods of 15 days for accidents and 30 days for illness.
Spaying or neutering is not covered, unless it is done while your pet has an injury or illness and is essential to treat it, or the claim is for complications of the operation. It is not covered either when done to treat a behaviour problem.
Frequently asked questions
How much does spaying a female dog cost in total?
At this hospital, for a medium dog (10-24 kg): €280 for surgery, €120 for inhalation anaesthesia of up to 2 hours and €30 for the pre-anaesthetic assessment. €430 in total, without blood tests.
Does insurance cover spaying or neutering?
Not as a routine operation. Only if it is essential to treat an injury or illness, or to treat complications of the operation.
Sources
- Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza, 2026 public prices (VAT included).
- Petplan, health insurance general conditions (in Spanish).
See also: cost of anaesthesia, cost of a blood test, cost of hospitalisation and real cost of the vet in Spain 2026.
Indicative prices. Spain has no official price scale and each clinic sets its own fees: these are the public prices of a university veterinary hospital, and other clinics may charge differently.
