Cat neutering (female)
Typical UK price: £100–£350
Prices from local practices
Cheapest found
£180
Average
£180
Most expensive
£180
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What is cat neutering (female)?
Female cat neutering (spaying) is a surgical procedure to remove the ovaries and uterus, permanently preventing pregnancy and heat cycles. Carried out under general anaesthetic, it is one of the most common veterinary operations in the UK. Cats are typically ready to go home the same day and recover fully within 7–10 days.
Why do prices vary between vets?
- Location and local overheads — urban practices in London typically charge more than rural equivalents
- Corporate vs independent ownership — practices owned by groups such as CVS or IVC Evidensia may have standardised pricing that differs from independent vets
- Anaesthetic monitoring — some practices include additional monitoring such as IV fluids as standard; others charge separately
- Pre-surgical blood tests — included in the price at some practices, optional extras at others
Frequently asked questions
What is the best age to get a female cat neutered?
Most vets recommend spaying at around 4–6 months of age, before the first season. Cats can be neutered as young as 8 weeks in some high-volume neutering schemes. Spaying before the first season eliminates the risk of mammary tumours almost entirely.
What does female cat neutering involve?
Your cat will be admitted in the morning, placed under general anaesthetic, and the vet will remove both ovaries and the uterus through a small incision on the flank or belly. The procedure takes around 20–30 minutes. Most cats go home the same day and need 7–10 days of rest.
Will neutering change my cat's personality?
Neutering eliminates hormonally driven behaviours — calling, spraying, and the urge to roam — but does not change your cat's fundamental character. Neutered cats tend to live longer, healthier lives and are less likely to contract certain diseases.
CMA Veterinary Market Investigation Order
From September 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all UK vet practices to publish prices for this procedure on their website. VetPricelist aggregates these published prices so you can compare them in one place.