Wellness & Preventive Care
When Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well
Surgery & Planned Procedures
Other Services
Payment Options
FAQ

Wellness & Preventive Care

Here’s what routine wellness care costs at Animal Hospital Southwest in Fort Worth. Preventive care is the foundation of everything we do. Catching something early is almost always simpler, less stressful, and less expensive than treating it later. Our goal is to help you stay ahead of problems so your pet lives a longer, healthier life, and so you have fewer surprises along the way.

Veterinary Exam Fees

A hands-on exam is the single most important tool we have for understanding your pet’s health. You know your pet better than anyone, and the exam lets our doctors build on what you’re seeing at home to identify things that aren’t visible from the outside. What you know combined with what we can find is how we build a plan together.

Service Price Description
Wellness Exam $80 Annual visit to check your pet head to tail and talk through any questions.
Walk-In Exam $120 For pets who need to be seen the same day without a scheduled appointment.
Consultation / Second Opinion $80 A fresh set of eyes on a diagnosis or treatment plan from another provider.
Recheck / Medical Progress Exam $56 Follow-up visit to check healing or adjust a treatment plan.

Dog & Cat Vaccines

Vaccines are one of the simplest ways to protect your pet from serious illness. We recommend vaccines based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and what they’re most likely to encounter, and we’ll always explain why we’re recommending something before we give it.

Dog Vaccines

Most adult dogs need a core set of vaccines each year. A typical annual vaccine visit runs $160–$185 depending on which vaccines are due.

Vaccine Price
Rabies $19
DAPP + L $32
Bordetella $30
Influenza (first 2 doses) $88
Influenza (annual) $50

Please note that an exam is required when receiving a rabies vaccine.

Cat Vaccines

A typical annual vaccine visit for cats runs $150–$175.

Vaccine Price
Rabies $19
FVRCP + FELV $51

Please note that an exam is required when receiving a rabies vaccine.

Wellness Bloodwork & Diagnostics

Annual bloodwork is one of the best investments you can make in your pet’s long-term health. Pets are incredibly good at hiding when something’s wrong; bloodwork gives us a window into what’s happening before it becomes a bigger (and more costly!) problem. It also establishes a baseline that’s unique to your pet. If something does come up down the road, we already have a picture of what’s normal for them, which helps us move faster and with more confidence when it matters most.

Test Price Description
Senior Dog Bloodwork $371 Comprehensive panel including chem25, CBC, thyroid, urinalysis, fecal, and blood parasite screen.
Dog Bloodwork $305 Standard panel including chem15, CBC, fecal, and blood parasite screen.
Cat Bloodwork $380 Comprehensive feline panel.
Blood Parasite Screen $78 Screens for tick-borne diseases and other blood parasites.
FIV / FELV / Feline Heartworm $98 Tests for three common feline infections.

Flea, Tick & Heartworm Prevention

For pet owners looking for an alternative to monthly oral medications, these in-clinic injections offer up to a year of protection in a single visit. Pricing varies by your pet’s weight. We also carry oral prevention options and are happy to help you decide which approach works best for your pet.

Treatment Price Description
Proheart 12 $100–$400 12-month heartworm prevention injection. Requires a negative heartworm test. Price varies by weight.
Bravecto Quantum $160–$600 Long-lasting flea, tick, and heartworm protection. Price varies by weight.

Common Wellness Visit Examples

These examples show what a typical wellness visit looks like at Animal Hospital Southwest. Your veterinarian will tailor every visit to your pet’s specific needs.

New Puppy Visit

-$241

New Puppy Visit

  • Wellness Exam ($80)
  • DAPP + L ($32)
  • Bordetella ($30)
  • Fecal Parasite Screen ($99)

Annual Wellness Visit, Adult Dog

-$545–570

Annual Wellness Visit, Adult Dog

  • Wellness Exam ($80)
  • Recommended Annual Vaccines ($160–185)
  • Dog Bloodwork ($305)

Annual Wellness Visit, Adult Cat

-$610–$635

Annual Wellness Visit, Adult Cat

  • Wellness Exam ($80)
  • Recommended Annual Vaccines ($150–175)
  • Cat Bloodwork ($380)

When Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well

When something’s off with your pet, the last thing you need is uncertainty about what comes next. At Animal Hospital Southwest, sick visits follow a clear path: exam, diagnostics, and treatment. Each step builds on the one before it, and what makes it work best is when we understand your goals and your budget early in the conversation so we can tailor our recommendations to get the most out of every dollar you spend on your pet’s care.

Sick & Emergency Exam Fees

Before we can recommend anything, we need to put hands on your pet and understand what we’re working with. What you’ve been noticing at home combined with what we find during the exam is what shapes everything that follows.

Service Price Description
Sick Exam $80 For pets who aren’t acting like themselves. Helps us figure out what’s going on and what to do about it.
Emergency Exam $240 Immediate care for serious or time-sensitive situations.

Diagnostic Tests for Sick Pets

Once we’ve completed the exam, we may recommend diagnostics to build a clearer picture of what’s happening. Which tests we recommend depends on what the exam tells us and what makes sense for your pet and your budget.

Service Price Description
X-Rays with Radiologist Consultation $350 Imaging reviewed by a board-certified radiologist to visualize bones, chest, or abdomen.
Labs $295–$400 Bloodwork to check for infections, organ issues, or other underlying causes.
Blood Parasite Screen $78 Screens for tick-borne diseases and other blood parasites.
Ear Cytology $70 Examines a sample from ears to identify infection.
HT Vista Scan $56–$185 Non-invasive scan to evaluate lumps or bumps. No needle or sedation, with results in about 10 minutes. Up to 6 lumps can be scanned in a single visit.

Common Treatments

After we have a clearer picture, we’ll walk you through your treatment options. Treatment can range from a simple medication to an injection that provides weeks of relief. The right plan depends on what we find and what works for you.

Treatment Price What It’s For
Cytopoint $110–$270 Monthly injection that targets itch caused by allergic dermatitis in dogs. Pricing varies based on weight.
Librela $91–$145 Monthly injection for osteoarthritis pain in dogs. Pricing varies based on weight.
Solensia $96 Monthly injection for osteoarthritis pain in cats.
Ear Medicine $37–$53 Prescription ear medication for infections.
Other Injections $50+ Includes anti-nausea, pain management, and other supportive care injections.

Common Sick Visit Example

This example shows how the exam, diagnostics, and treatment path comes together for one of the most common visits we see: itchy ears. Your veterinarian will tailor every plan to your pet’s specific situation.

Ear Infection Visit — $212–498

  • Exam ($80)
  • Ear Cleaning ($43)
  • Ear Medicine ($37–53)
  • Injection, if needed (starts at $52)
  • Cytopoint for underlying allergies, if needed ($110–270)

The range depends on the severity of the infection and whether your veterinarian recommends additional treatments to address the underlying cause.

Surgery & Planned Procedures

If you’re researching the cost of spaying or neutering your pet, or looking into what a dental cleaning costs for your dog or cat in Fort Worth, here’s what to expect at Animal Hospital Southwest. Every surgical protocol is built around your pet’s safety and comfort, and our team will walk you through the details so you feel confident about the plan going into the day.

Spay & Neuter

If you’re looking up how much it costs to spay or neuter a dog or cat in Fort Worth, here’s what to expect at Animal Hospital Southwest.

Spaying or neutering is one of the most important preventive surgeries in veterinary medicine. It protects against certain cancers and infections, reduces unwanted behaviors, and helps prevent unplanned litters. Trusting someone with your pet’s surgery is a big decision, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our goal is to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet, and everything we build into our surgical protocols reflects that.

Every surgery includes comprehensive pain management and medication to keep your pet safe and comfortable under anesthesia. The high end of each estimate also includes pre-surgical testing, including bloodwork and EKG, to confirm your pet is healthy enough to safely go under anesthesia. Please note that pre-operative bloodwork is required for pets 8 years of age or older. Spay and neuter pricing varies based on your pet’s weight, which is why we provide a range.

Dog Spay & Neuter

Procedure Price Range
Spay Dog $550–$940
Neuter Dog $530–$920

Cat Spay & Neuter

Procedure Price Range
Spay Cat $325–$620
Neuter Cat $355–$640

Dog & Cat Dental Cleaning Cost

If you’re researching the cost of a dog or cat dental cleaning in Fort Worth, here’s what to expect at Animal Hospital Southwest.

All dental cleanings are performed under anesthesia, which allows us to clean below the gumline, take X-rays if needed, and fully evaluate every tooth. Non-anesthetic cleanings may improve the surface appearance of teeth, but they can’t reach where disease actually develops.

Procedure Price Range
Dental Cleaning $610–$960

Does not include any tooth extractions or specialized dental work.

Other Services

Beyond exams, vaccines, and procedures, here are a few of the other services we offer at Animal Hospital Southwest to help keep your pet healthy and comfortable.

Service Price Description
Nail Trim $37 Recommended every 4–6 weeks to keep your pet comfortable and prevent overgrowth.
Anal Gland Expression $37 Relief for pets showing signs of scooting or discomfort.
Microchip with Temperature Scanning and Lifetime Registration $99 A permanent form of ID that can help reunite you with your pet if they’re ever lost.
Sedation $125-$200 For pets who need extra support staying calm and comfortable during their visit. Price varies based on weight and medications selected for your pet’s safety.

Payment Options

We believe every pet in Fort Worth deserves access to quality veterinary care, and we never want cost to be the reason your pet doesn’t get the care they need. We offer several ways to help you manage the cost of veterinary care, whether it’s a planned wellness visit or an unexpected emergency.

Varidi is a pay-over-time payment solution with no credit check and guaranteed approval. You complete a short application at our hospital, pay a one-time setup fee, and then make interest-free monthly payments on a schedule that works for you. It’s one of the most-used payment tools at our practice because it makes care accessible to everyone, regardless of credit history.

CareCredit is a healthcare credit card that lets you pay over time for veterinary services. Once approved, you can use it for any visit at our hospital without reapplying. Qualifying purchases of $200 or more come with no interest if paid in full within 6 months. You can check if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score.

Scratchpay offers simple, transparent payment plans with no hidden fees and no deferred interest. It’s not a credit card, and checking your options won’t affect your credit score. Plans start as low as 0% APR.

We provide estimates based on your pet’s specific situation so you know what to expect before we move forward. Our team works with you to build a plan that makes sense for your pet and your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Pricing

The cost of a vet visit depends on the reason for the appointment and what your pet needs while they’re here. At Animal Hospital Southwest, a routine wellness exam is $80, which covers a full head-to-tail evaluation and time with your veterinarian to talk through any questions or concerns. If your pet needs to be seen the same day without an appointment, a walk-in exam is $120. For serious or time-sensitive situations, an emergency exam is $240. Vaccines, bloodwork, and other services are additional and depend on what your veterinarian recommends for your pet’s specific situation.

At Animal Hospital Southwest, spaying a dog costs $550–940 and neutering a dog costs $530–920. The range depends primarily on your pet’s weight, and the higher end includes pre-surgical testing like bloodwork and EKG to make sure your pet is healthy enough for anesthesia. Every surgery includes comprehensive pain management and medication to keep your dog safe and comfortable throughout the procedure and recovery.

Spaying a cat at Animal Hospital Southwest costs $325–620 and neutering a cat costs $355–640. As with dogs, pricing varies based on weight, and all surgeries include comprehensive pain management. Our team will walk you through what to expect before, during, and after the procedure so you feel confident about your pet’s care.

Dental cleanings at Animal Hospital Southwest range from $610–960. Every cleaning is performed under anesthesia, which allows us to clean below the gumline, evaluate every tooth, and take X-rays if needed. The price includes a catheter, antibiotics, and anti-nausea medication. Pets over 7 require pre-procedure bloodwork, which accounts for the higher end of the range. Extractions, if needed, are priced separately and discussed with you before we proceed.

Core puppy vaccines at Animal Hospital Southwest include DAPP+L ($32) and Bordetella ($30). A typical new puppy visit that includes a wellness exam, core vaccines, and a blood parasite screen starts around $220. Your veterinarian will recommend a vaccine schedule tailored to your puppy’s age and lifestyle, and walk you through what each vaccine protects against so you can feel good about the plan.

X-rays with a board-certified radiologist consultation cost $350 at Animal Hospital Southwest. Having a radiologist review your pet’s imaging means you’re getting a specialist’s interpretation, not just a picture. Your veterinarian will recommend imaging based on what the exam reveals, and will talk you through the findings and next steps together.

An emergency exam at Animal Hospital Southwest is $240. From there, the cost depends on what diagnostics and treatment your pet needs. We know emergencies are stressful, both emotionally and financially. We’ll walk you through what we’re recommending and why, and work with you to find a path forward. We also offer payment options including Varidi, a no-credit-check plan with guaranteed approval, so finances don’t have to delay your pet’s care.

Cytopoint is an injection that targets the itch caused by allergic dermatitis in dogs. It works differently than steroids or antihistamines and provides relief that typically lasts 4–8 weeks. At Animal Hospital Southwest, Cytopoint costs $110–270 depending on your pet’s weight. If your dog is dealing with chronic itching or skin issues, our team can help determine whether Cytopoint is the right fit.

Yes, and we want to make sure cost never prevents your pet from getting the care they need. Our most popular option is Varidi, a pay-over-time solution with no credit check and guaranteed approval. You pay a one-time setup fee and then make interest-free monthly payments. We also accept CareCredit and Scratchpay for pet owners who qualify for credit-based financing. Our team will help you find the option that works best for your situation.

Every pet, every visit, and every plan is unique. The pricing on this page is meant to give you a starting point, not replace the conversation you’ll have with your veterinarian. Our team is here to help you figure out the best path forward for your pet and your family. We proudly serve pets and families across Fort Worth and southwest Tarrant County.

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All pricing effective 02.17.26. Subject to change.