Dog Surgery Cost Estimator
Pick a procedure below for a cost range. These ranges come from pet-cost aggregator and vet-marketing sites, not a single controlled survey — no such survey exists for surgery pricing, so treat every number here as a rough planning figure, not a quote for your dog.
TPLO (torn cranial cruciate ligament)
$2,900 - $8,100
All-in figure: exam, pre-op bloodwork, X-rays, the surgery, and post-op care including physical therapy. Surgery alone commonly runs $2,500-$6,000; the full range reflects location and hospital type.
Source: www.lemonade.com, checked 2026-08-15
IVDD / spinal disc surgery
$4,000 - $8,000
Most owners pay in this range; emergency or specialty-hospital cases can run $10,000+. Imaging (MRI or CT) to locate the disc is a major share of the cost.
Source: walkinpets.com, checked 2026-08-15
Hip dysplasia surgery (femoral head ostectomy)
$2,200 - $5,100
FHO removes the ball of the hip joint rather than replacing it — cheaper than a total hip replacement, which commonly runs $3,500-$7,000 per hip and isn't included in this range.
Source: www.metlifepetinsurance.com, checked 2026-08-15
What drives the range
Location, your dog's size, whether the surgery is done at a general practice or a specialty/emergency hospital, and how much post-op imaging or physical therapy is included all move the price a lot within these ranges. Get a written estimate from your own vet or surgeon before deciding — this tool is for planning ahead, not for comparing against a specific quote.