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How much does leg amputation for a dog cost?
Limb amputation is published by MetLife Pet Insurance at $1,000–$2,000 for dogs, with front-leg amputations tending to cost more than hind-leg. Named-clinic published prices bracket that range: Anicira lists dog amputation at $1,177–$1,870 in Harrisonburg, VA and $1,645–$2,640 in San Diego — and, usefully for cat owners, $924 and $1,287 for cats at the same two clinics.
| Leg amputation — published prices by source | Figure |
|---|---|
| MetLife Pet Insurance — dogs (published range) | $1,000–$2,000 |
| Anicira Harrisonburg — dogs | $1,177–$1,870 |
| Anicira Harrisonburg — cats | $924 |
| Anicira San Diego — dogs | $1,645–$2,640 |
| Anicira San Diego — cats | $1,287 |
| Pre-anesthetic blood work (Anicira) | $130–$160 |
What drives the price
MetLife lists where you live, the dog’s size, and whether a front or hind leg is amputated. On top of the operation sit the workup that leads to it — X-rays or advanced imaging to stage an injury or a bone tumor (see the imaging guide), blood work before anesthesia, one to two days of hospitalization (priced on the hospitalization guide), pain medication, and follow-up visits. Where the alternative is repairing the leg instead, compare the fracture repair guide: a specialty fracture repair can cost several times an amputation, which is part of why the two are weighed against each other.
Amputation is recommended for catastrophic injury, certain cancers such as osteosarcoma, unrepairable fractures, and severe chronic pain — whether it is right for a particular pet is a veterinary decision. This page prices the operation; it does not recommend it.
See what surgical fracture repair costs before weighing the options.
Read the fracture repair cost guideSources: MetLife Pet Insurance — Dog Leg Amputation Cost (2026) · Anicira — Affordable Pet Leg Amputation Surgery, Harrisonburg VA (published prices) · Anicira — Affordable Cat and Dog Leg Amputation Surgery, Encinitas CA (published prices). Researched October 2026 — prices change; confirm with your clinic.