Standard spay/neuter: cats $100, dogs 2-79 lb $250, dogs 80-100 lb $270 (includes surgery, pain medication and nail trim). Add-ons with surgery: rabies $16, DHPP $16, FVRCP $16, Bordetella $25, microchip $25, e-collar $5, umbilical hernia repair $15, cryptorchid add $20. Income-qualified SNAP price: cat $45, dog $75, and at West Allis it also covers rabies and distemper vaccines if your pet isn't current.
Who qualifies
Open to the public. Pets must be healthy, 2 to 100 lb and 2 months to 7 years old (SNAP: 3 months to 7 years). SNAP requires proof such as a Forward (Medicaid) card, Quest (food assistance) card, Wisconsin Works, unemployment or Social Security letter, or household income at or below 150% of the poverty line.
Book early. Many nonprofit clinics open appointments in batches and fill up fast. Some take walk-ins only until they hit capacity.
Expect a deposit. Many clinics charge a small booking deposit that's credited to your bill but lost if you no-show.
Check eligibility. Some programs are limited to certain ZIP codes, service areas or household incomes. Others are open to everyone.
Bring records. Past vaccine records can save you a repeat shot, and many surgery clinics require proof of rabies vaccination.
Ask for an estimate. Get the full price, including bloodwork, medications and add-ons, before treatment starts.
Most low-cost clinics can't handle emergencies. If your pet is having trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, is bleeding heavily or may have eaten something toxic, go to the nearest emergency vet now.
Can't afford the bill even at a low-cost clinic?
National programs like RedRover Relief and Frankie's Friends offer grants for urgent and specialty care. See all bill-help programs →