Comments on: What is an average price for laser spaying surgery?

By: Vet Tech

Vet Tech — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

At our hospital it costs anywhere from $150-350 more then a "old fashioned" spay. Simply call your vet on Monday and ask for estimates for the laser versus the traditional surgery. Good luck!

P.S. To be quite honest… for such a routine surgery like a spay the laser is not worth it in my opinion. During spays the incision hardly bleeds at all (trust me) and I have not seen any differences in the recovery and pain management of post spay patients who get spayed via the laser.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

i’ve never heard of it done with lasers. i wouldn’t trust it or pay for it.

By: ahgsgafhrst

ahgsgafhrst — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

about 4 figures

By: Silvia L

Silvia L — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

I’m interested in doing this with my puppy too, because all the reasons you listed and some. I don’t know the price either, but I heard it’s a couple hundred more than the standard spaying.

By: doggies

doggies — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

i did my doberman pinchers eres cut with thst and it was about 1000 but is ez clean and your dog won’t be in as much pain

By: Judith E

Judith E — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:05 +0000

The carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers used for spaying and neutering can dramatically decrease the already minimal pain a cat or dog goes through following the procedure and also decreases the amount of blood lost during the operation. Less blood loss means the surgery can be completed in less time, thus reducing the amount of anesthesia the animal needs, thereby reducing the risk of complications, and consequently shortening recovery time. The cauterization of the lymphatic vessels significantly reduces the inflammation and subsequent swelling that normally follows a scalpel spay or neuter because there is no physical contact with the reproductive tissues. The use of a CO2 laser also seals nerve endings, rather than leaving raw or jagged ends like scalpels can, thereby dramatically reducing the animal’s pain following the surgery. Although infections rarely result from scalpel sterilizations, use of laser further reduces the risk by operating at a temperature of 200°F, thereby killing any bacteria that could potentially cause infection.

The cost of a laser spay or neuter is slightly higher than a standard scalpel operation, but as demonstrated, the benefits are numerous and may merit the extra investment. On average, a laser spay will cost around $75 more than a scalpel spay. A laser neuter costs around $40-$50 more than a scalpel neuter and most veterinarians include preoperative tests, intraoperative anesthesia and medications, and post-operative care in their costs for both spays and neuters.