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How much do vet visits, dog vaccines and sterilisation cost in India?
A rabies shot for a pet dog costs Rs 30 to Rs 175 at the government veterinary hospitals we found rate cards for. The Vetic private chain charges Rs 699 for the same dose and Rs 899 for a DHPPiL combination shot in most cities. Sterilisation runs about Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 at government or NGO centres and Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 at private clinics.
Key findings
- Government rate cards price a rabies shot for pets between Rs 30 (Chandigarh) and Rs 175 (TANUVAS Madhavaram, Chennai).
- The Vetic chain charges Rs 699 for an anti-rabies dose in all 10 cities we checked, 4 to 23 times the government rates on record.
- A combination shot costs Rs 360 at Madras Veterinary College, Rs 600 in Goa's government hospitals and Rs 899 to Rs 999 at Vetic.
- A basic puppy course of three combination shots and one rabies shot costs about Rs 1,540 to Rs 1,900 at government hospitals, and Rs 3,396 to Rs 3,696 at Vetic.
- Registration or OPD fees at government hospitals range from Rs 20 in Bhopal to Rs 100 in Chennai and Hyderabad.
- Vetic lists its consultation at Rs 699 to Rs 799 depending on the city, and waives it for vaccination visits.
- Sterilisation costs Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 at government or NGO centres and Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 at private clinics, according to Vetic's own price guide.
- Madras Veterinary College lists major surgery at Rs 1,500 and a plain CT scan at Rs 2,000.
- Our breed guides estimate a full private puppy vaccination course at Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,000, in line with Vetic's Rs 6,499 package.
How much does puppy vaccination cost in India?
A basic course costs about Rs 1,540 to Rs 1,900 at a government veterinary hospital. The same course costs Rs 3,396 to Rs 3,696 at the Vetic private chain. Our basket is three combination shots and one rabies shot over three visits.
Most private clinics sell a fuller course. Vetic's puppy package of nine doses costs Rs 6,499 in every city we checked. Our breed guides put a full private course at Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,000 in the first year.
The government figures come from published rate cards. They cover vaccines bought by the hospital, a registration ticket where one applies, and in Goa a certificate.
dogeats.in calculation from published rate cards: TANUVAS, PVNRTVU, Goa Assembly reply (Aug 2024), Vetic city pages (Oct 2026). Includes per-visit registration where charged.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | Rs 1,540 |
| PVNRTVU clinic, Hyderabad | Rs 1,600 |
| TANUVAS Madhavaram, Chennai | Rs 1,615 |
| Govt vet hospital, Goa | Rs 1,900 |
| Vetic, most cities | Rs 3,396 |
| Vetic, Delhi | Rs 3,696 |
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The government basket is cheaper, but it needs more of your time. TANUVAS's Madhavaram hospital is open 8 am to 1 pm on weekdays, and registration tickets last only three to seven days. Our puppy feeding guide covers what to feed through the vaccination weeks.
Anti-rabies shots for dogs
A rabies shot costs Rs 30 to Rs 175 at the government hospitals with published rates, and Rs 699 at Vetic. Chandigarh's government veterinary institutions charge Rs 30. Goa's government hospitals charge Rs 100, including the vaccine and a certificate.
Haryana's government hospitals in Sirsa charge Rs 100 and vaccinate BPL cardholders' dogs free, the Tribune reported in August 2024. The same report put private clinics in Sirsa at Rs 600 to Rs 700.
Free rabies shots for pets also exist. Goa told its Assembly that Mission Rabies runs free static-point vaccination for owned dogs every year from World Rabies Day on 28 September. A 2019 report said Delhi's 24-hour government vet hospital at Tis Hazari gave rabies shots free.
Chandigarh Animal Husbandry fee page; Goa Assembly unstarred question 104 (Aug 2024); The Tribune (Aug 2024); PVNRTVU and TANUVAS rate cards; Vetic city pages (Oct 2026). Sirsa private plotted at midpoint.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh UT govt | Rs 30 |
| Goa govt (with certificate) | Rs 100 |
| Haryana govt (Sirsa) | Rs 100 |
| PVNRTVU, Hyderabad | Rs 100 |
| Madras Veterinary College | Rs 160 |
| TANUVAS Madhavaram | Rs 175 |
| Private clinics, Sirsa | Rs 600 to 700 |
| Vetic chain | Rs 699 |
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| Provider | Type | City or state | Price (Rs) | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Animal Husbandry institutions | Government | Chandigarh | 30 | Vaccination fee |
| Department of Animal Husbandry | Government | Goa | 100 | Vaccine and certificate |
| Government vet hospitals | Government | Sirsa, Haryana | 100 | Free for BPL cardholders |
| PVNRTVU Veterinary Clinical Complex | University | Hyderabad | 100 | Raksha Rab vaccine |
| Madras Veterinary College hospital | University | Chennai | 160 | ARV dose |
| TANUVAS Peripheral Hospital | University | Chennai (Madhavaram) | 175 | ARV dose |
| Private clinics | Private | Sirsa, Haryana | 600 to 700 | As reported |
| Vetic | Private chain | 10 cities | 699 | Consultation waived |
| Mission Rabies static points | NGO with state | Goa | Free | Owned dogs, annual drive |
Keep the vaccination card. Delhi's MCD records vaccination status on the brass token it issues with each pet registration. Our reports on rabies vaccine access by state and dog bites and rabies cover the human side.
DHPPi and DHPPiL combination shots
A combination shot costs Rs 360 to Rs 600 at the government and university hospitals we found, and Rs 899 at Vetic. Delhi is Vetic's dearest city at Rs 999. DHPPiL protects against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza and leptospirosis.
Brands and valencies differ. Hyderabad's PVNRTVU lists a six-way shot at Rs 400 and a seven-way shot at Rs 500. Goa's government hospitals charge Rs 600 for a 9-in-1 shot. Owners who bring their own vaccine pay a Rs 150 service charge in Goa.
| Provider | City | Vaccine as listed | Price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Veterinary College | Chennai | DHPPi+L | 360 |
| TANUVAS Madhavaram | Chennai | DHLPPi | 380 |
| PVNRTVU | Hyderabad | Megavac-6 | 400 |
| PVNRTVU | Hyderabad | Canishot K5 | 400 |
| PVNRTVU | Hyderabad | Megavac-7 | 500 |
| PVNRTVU | Hyderabad | Vanguard 5 | 550 |
| Goa government hospitals | Goa | 9-in-1 canine vaccine | 600 |
| Vetic | 9 cities | DHPPiL | 899 |
| Vetic | Delhi | DHPPiL | 999 |
| Vetic | 10 cities | Puppy DP | 849 |
| Vetic | 10 cities | Canine Corona | 899 |
| Vetic | 10 cities | Kennel Cough | 1,349 |
The PVNRTVU list is labelled as the university's proposed user charges, so confirm the current rate at the counter. Vetic's Kennel Cough price carries an asterisk on its pages without a footnote.
Consultation fees
At a government hospital you usually pay a registration or OPD ticket, not a consultation fee. It ranges from Rs 20 at Bhopal's State Animal Hospital to Rs 100 at university hospitals in Chennai and Hyderabad. Chandigarh charges Rs 30 for a pet OPD ticket.
Private fees are several times higher. Vetic values its consultation at Rs 699 to Rs 799 depending on the city and waives it for vaccination visits. Insurer Digit's guide puts a basic private vet visit at Rs 800 to Rs 1,000.
Bhopal: National Herald, PTI (Apr 2022), above-poverty-line rate. Chandigarh: Animal Husbandry fee page. Chennai and Hyderabad: TANUVAS and PVNRTVU rate cards. Vetic: city pages (Oct 2026). Digit: insurer guide, plotted at midpoint.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Bhopal State Animal Hospital | Rs 20 |
| Chandigarh govt OPD (pets) | Rs 30 |
| Madras Vet College (7 days) | Rs 100 |
| PVNRTVU Hyderabad (3 days) | Rs 100 |
| Vetic, Chennai and Bengaluru | Rs 699 |
| Vetic, Delhi and Kolkata | Rs 749 |
| Vetic, Mumbai | Rs 799 |
| Digit estimate, private visit | Rs 800 to 1,000 |
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Government registration usually covers repeat visits for a few days. At Madras Veterinary College the Rs 100 small animal ticket is valid for seven days. The college says its pharmacy dispenses drugs and fluids free for animals treated there.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog in India?
About Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 at a government clinic or NGO, and Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 at a private clinic. Those ranges come from the Vetic chain's own April 2026 price guide. Multispeciality hospitals charge Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000 or more.
Spaying a female costs more than neutering a male. Vetic's guide gives Rs 2,500 to Rs 8,000 for neutering, and Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 or more for a fully monitored adult spay. Pre-surgery blood tests add Rs 800 to Rs 2,500 and aftercare Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000.
Government rate cards rarely list spaying by name. Madras Veterinary College lists major surgery at Rs 1,500 and minor surgery at Rs 500. Hyderabad's PVNRTVU lists Rs 2,000 and Rs 500.
Vetic, Puppy spay cost vs adult dog spay cost (April 2026). Ranges plotted at midpoint; multispeciality upper bound taken as Rs 20,000.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Govt or NGO | Rs 500 to 2,000 |
| Neuter, private | Rs 2,500 to 8,000 |
| Private clinic | Rs 6,000 to 15,000 |
| Multispeciality | Rs 8,000 to 20,000+ |
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| Source | Item | Price (Rs) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetic price guide | Govt clinic or NGO sterilisation | 500 to 2,000 | Subsidised |
| Vetic price guide | Private clinic sterilisation | 6,000 to 15,000 | Varies with size and aftercare |
| Vetic price guide | Multispeciality hospital | 8,000 to 20,000+ | Full monitoring |
| Vetic price guide | Neutering, male | 2,500 to 8,000 | Clinic and dog size |
| Vetic price guide | Pre-surgery blood tests | 800 to 2,500 | Extra |
| Vetic price guide | Aftercare | 1,000 to 3,000 | Medicines, e-collar, follow-ups |
| Madras Veterinary College | Major surgery | 1,500 | Rate card |
| Madras Veterinary College | Minor surgery | 500 | Rate card |
| PVNRTVU Hyderabad | Major surgery | 2,000 | Proposed user charge |
| Chandigarh govt institutions | Castration | 20 | Fee table, all animals |
| CUPA, Bengaluru | Community dog sterilisation | 2,500 | Includes ARV and DHPPiL, 4-day stay |
Our breed guides use the same split: Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 through a government clinic or NGO, Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 privately. An adopted Indie often comes already sterilised and vaccinated, which saves both costs. Our ABC sterilisation report covers street dogs.
X-rays, blood tests and surgery at government hospitals
These cost far less than at private hospitals, if your city has a university hospital. Madras Veterinary College charges Rs 50 for haematology or biochemistry, Rs 100 for an X-ray and Rs 300 for an ultrasound scan. A plain CT scan costs Rs 2,000.
Hyderabad's PVNRTVU lists higher proposed charges. A complete blood picture costs Rs 350, an X-ray Rs 300 and an abdominal ultrasound Rs 750. In-patient care costs Rs 1,000 a day and ICU Rs 2,000 a day.
| Service | Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | PVNRTVU, Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 100 (7 days) | 100 (3 days) |
| Blood test | 50 | 350 (complete blood picture) |
| X-ray | 100 | 300 |
| Ultrasound | 300 | 750 |
| ECG | 50 | 200 |
| Echocardiography | 300 | 1,000 |
| Endoscopy | 500 | 2,000 (gastroscopy) |
| Minor surgery | 500 | 500 |
| Major surgery | 1,500 | 2,000 |
| Emergency surgery | 2,500 | Not listed |
| CT scan, plain | 2,000 | Not listed |
| Hormone assay | 400 | 1,000 |
| Parvovirus rapid test | Not listed | 600 |
| In-patient, per day | Not listed | 1,000 |
| ICU, per day | Not listed | 2,000 |
Bhopal's State Animal Hospital publishes a two-tier chart. In 2022 it charged Rs 150 for an X-ray and Rs 1,000 for a major fracture operation. BPL cardholders paid Rs 30 and Rs 500.
City differences
Private vaccine prices barely change by city. Vetic charges Rs 699 for a rabies shot in all 10 cities we checked and Rs 899 for DHPPiL in nine. Delhi is the exception, at Rs 999 for DHPPiL.
The consultation value moves a little more. It is Rs 699 in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune, Rs 749 in Delhi NCR and Kolkata, and Rs 799 in Mumbai.
The real city gap is access to cheap public care. Chennai and Hyderabad have university teaching hospitals with published rates. We found no published small animal rate card for a government hospital in Mumbai or Bengaluru.
| City | Consultation value | Anti-rabies | DHPPiL | Puppy package (9 doses) | Adult package (4 doses) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 749 | 699 | 999 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Gurugram | 749 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Noida | 749 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Ghaziabad | 749 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Mumbai | 799 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Pune | 699 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Bengaluru | 699 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Hyderabad | 699 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Chennai | 699 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| Kolkata | 749 | 699 | 899 | 6,499 | 3,199 |
| City or body | Fee (Rs) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDMC, New Delhi | 50 a year | Dog tax token | NDMC veterinary FAQ |
| MCD, Delhi | 500 | Online registration, brass token | The Daily Guardian, Aug 2025 |
| Bhopal Municipal Corporation | 150 a year | Rs 50 renewal | The Hitavada, June 2026 |
| Greater Chennai Corporation | Free at 7 centres | Microchip required; Rs 5,000 fine if missed | National Herald, Feb 2026 |
In Bengaluru, the NGO CUPA charges Rs 2,500 to sterilise a community dog outside city limits. That package includes ARV and DHPPiL shots and a four-day post-operative stay.
A first-year vet budget
Plan on roughly Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 at private clinics, before any illness or surgery. Insurer Digit gives that range for first-year vaccination, deworming, tick treatment and minor illness. It puts later years at Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000.
Using government hospitals for vaccines can cut the vaccine share to under Rs 2,000. Sterilisation is the next big cost, from Rs 500 to Rs 15,000 depending on where you go.
We found no published per-dose deworming price from a government hospital or a private chain. Deworming tablets are sold by weight, so the cost depends on your dog's size.
| Item | Government route (Rs) | Private route (Rs) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic vaccine course | 1,540 to 1,900 | 3,396 to 3,696 | dogeats.in calculation from rate cards |
| Full puppy vaccine package | Not published | 6,499 | Vetic, Oct 2026 |
| Full puppy vaccine course | Not published | 6,500 to 9,000 | dogeats.in breed guides |
| Sterilisation | 500 to 2,000 | 6,000 to 15,000 | Vetic price guide, Apr 2026 |
| Vaccines, deworming, ticks, minor illness | Not published | 6,000 to 10,000 | Digit insurance guide |
| Municipal licence | 50 to 500 | 50 to 500 | NDMC, MCD, Bhopal |
Pet insurance rarely covers vaccines or sterilisation, which are treated as routine. Our pet insurance report explains what policies do cover. For whole-life budgets, see the cost of owning a dog by size.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dog vaccination cost in India?
A basic course of three combination shots and one rabies shot costs about Rs 1,540 to Rs 1,900 at government hospitals with published rates. At the Vetic chain it costs Rs 3,396 to Rs 3,696. Vetic's full nine-dose puppy package is Rs 6,499.
What is the cost of an anti-rabies injection for a dog?
Government rates we found range from Rs 30 in Chandigarh to Rs 175 at TANUVAS Madhavaram in Chennai. Goa and Haryana charge Rs 100. The Vetic private chain charges Rs 699.
Is dog vaccination free at government hospitals?
Usually not, but it is cheap. Most charge Rs 30 to Rs 175 for a rabies shot. Haryana vaccinates BPL cardholders' dogs free, and Goa runs free rabies camps for pet dogs each September and October.
How much does a DHPPiL vaccine cost?
Rs 360 at Madras Veterinary College and Rs 380 at TANUVAS Madhavaram. Goa's government hospitals charge Rs 600 for a 9-in-1 shot. Vetic charges Rs 899, or Rs 999 in Delhi.
How much does it cost to spay a female dog in India?
Vetic's price guide puts private clinics at Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 and fully monitored adult spays at Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 or more. Government clinics and NGOs charge about Rs 500 to Rs 2,000. Blood tests and aftercare add Rs 1,800 to Rs 5,500.
What is the vet consultation fee in India?
Government hospitals charge a registration ticket of Rs 20 to Rs 100, valid for several days in some places. Vetic values its consultation at Rs 699 to Rs 799. Digit estimates Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 for a basic private visit.
Which is cheaper for vet care, Chennai or Mumbai?
Chennai, if you use Madras Veterinary College, where a rabies shot is Rs 160 and registration Rs 100. We found no published government small animal rate card in Mumbai. Vetic's private prices are nearly identical in both cities.
How much should I budget for my dog's vet bills in the first year?
Roughly Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 at private clinics for vaccines, deworming, tick control and minor illness, per Digit's estimate. Add sterilisation if needed. Government hospitals can cut the vaccine cost to under Rs 2,000.
Methodology and limitations
Government prices come from official rate cards and replies we opened. They include the Chandigarh Animal Husbandry fee page, Goa Assembly unstarred question 104 of 7 August 2024, and the TANUVAS and PVNRTVU hospital pages. Bhopal, Sirsa and Delhi figures come from news reports, named in each table.
Private prices come from the Vetic chain's vaccination pages for 11 cities, read in October 2026; the Thane page did not load, leaving 10 cities. Sterilisation ranges come from Vetic's April 2026 price guide. We could not find a full public rate card from any other private chain.
The basic course basket is a dogeats.in construct: three combination doses plus one anti-rabies dose over three visits, with any per-visit registration fee. It is a price comparison, not a vaccination schedule. Breed guide ranges are dogeats.in editorial estimates, October 2026.
Sources
- Animal Husbandry Department, UT Chandigarh, Fees at government veterinary institutions: OPD, anti-rabies, castration, surgery
- Goa Legislative Assembly, unstarred question 104 (7 August 2024), Government charges for anti-rabies and 9-in-1 dog vaccines
- TANUVAS, Madras Veterinary College hospital fee structure, Registration, ARV, DHPPi+L, surgery and diagnostics charges
- Also consulted: TANUVAS, Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Madhavaram, PVNRTVU, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Rajendranagar, Vetic, pet vaccination pages (10 cities), Vetic, spay cost price guide (April 2026), The Tribune (August 2024), National Herald, PTI (April 2022), Medical Dialogues (January 2019), New Delhi Municipal Council, veterinary FAQ, Go Digit General Insurance, pet insurance guide, CUPA Bengaluru, spay and neuter centre, Vetic Domlur clinic page, The Daily Guardian, Delhi MCD registration (August 2025), The Hitavada, Bhopal registration fees (June 2026), National Herald, Chennai pet licences (February 2026), dogeats.in breed guides, October 2026.
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