Our Services & Pricing
Our Houston-based Monroe Plaza vet clinic provides two different types of services for your pets:
- Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services – these surgeries require an appointment
- Healthy Pet Services – these are our preventative services (like vaccinations) and do not require an appointment
We are not a full-service veterinary clinic and do not treat sick or injured pets.
Please note we are not a full-service veterinary clinic, meaning we do not treat sick or injured pets. This includes chronic diseases, infections, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, wounds, or other injuries, and if your pet is not eating or drinking normally. We do, however, specialize in spay/neuter surgery and preventative care like vaccinations, microchips, and other services. For a comprehensive list of Emancipet services and pricing, see below.
Spay & Neuter
Our low-cost spay and neuter surgeries do require an appointment. Please check out our pricing below, or our helpful FAQ guide if you have specific questions.
Spay/Neuter Surgery – Dogs & Cats
Who’s it for?
All female dogs and cats.
How to schedule?
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What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Healthy dogs and cats can be spayed as young as 3 months, if they are over 3 pounds in body weight.
Spaying helps prevent uterine infections, breast tumors, and pregnancy. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases, and can help your female pet live a longer, healthier life.
Additional Cost for Emergency Spays: Pyometra or Dystocia
If you are booking an emergency spay with us (specifically a pyometra and dystocia) those surgeries are $150.
Please Note
Emancipet veterinarians are highly skilled clinicians and surgeons. However, we do want to make sure you’re well aware of any risk that applies to your pet. If your pet’s procedure is considered high risk, you will be asked to sign a form acknowledging the elevated risk. If you have any questions, please ask our clinic staff when you check your pet in for their appointment.
Who’s it for?
All male dogs and cats.
How to schedule?
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What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Healthy dogs and cats can be neutered as young as 3 months, if they are over 3 pounds in body weight.
Neutering eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and greatly reduces the chance of prostate disease, two extremely common and serious problems of older male dogs. Neutering can also reduce the risk of perianal tumors and perineal hernias. If a dog is neutered before it reaches puberty, some unwanted behaviors may be prevented such as urine marking, aggression and sexual behaviors. Most dogs reach puberty around 8 months of age. For males cats, neutering can help prevent unwanted behaviors such as roaming, fighting, and urine marking.
Please Note
Emancipet veterinarians are highly skilled clinicians and surgeons. However, we do want to make sure you’re well aware of any risk that applies to your pet. If your pet’s procedure is considered high risk, you will be asked to sign a form acknowledging the elevated risk. If you have any questions, please ask our clinic staff when you check your pet in for their appointment.
Healthy Pet Services
The services listed below are provided at our Emancipet vet clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. That means there are no appointments! Simply come by with your pet whenever you are ready!
Vaccines/Shots – Dogs Only
Who’s it for?
All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies virus by law.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
By law, all dogs must be vaccinated against the Rabies virus. The minimum age for vaccination is 12-16 weeks. The minimum age is determined by state law and varies throughout the U.S., so please check with a veterinarian to determine the appropriate time to begin your pet’s Rabies vaccine series.
For dogs, the first vaccine must be given a booster within 1 year, then a booster every 3 years following.
Who’s it for?
All dogs.
The 5-in-1 Vaccine helps protect puppies and dogs against many diseases including Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Infectious Hepatitis caused by Canine Adenovirus type-1, respiratory disease caused by Canine Adenovirus type-2, and Canine Parainfluenza Virus.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Minimum age of 6 weeks or older.
Vaccination of puppies should begin at 6-8 weeks of age and be repeated every 3-4 weeks until 16-18 weeks of age. Dogs over 4 months old, that have never received vaccinations, will receive an initial vaccination with one booster vaccination 3-4 weeks later. Adult dog booster vaccination should be given at a frequency recommended by your veterinarian.
The 5-in-1 (DA2PP or DHPP) vaccine protects against:
- Canine Parvovirus
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Adenovirus type-1
- Canine Adenovirus type-2
- Canine Parainfluenza Virus
Who’s it for?
Any dog who has access to areas where wildlife lives, spends time on a farm, or may walk through, play in or drink from natural bodies of water such as ponds, streams or rivers.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Leptospirosis is a parasite that is shed in the urine of infected animals and can be passed by bite wounds, ingestion of infected tissue, or contact with contaminated soil, food, water or bedding. If the parasite is ingested by a dog, severe and life-threatening disease can develop.
We recommend an initial vaccine series (2 injections given 3-4 weeks apart) and then an annual booster, or as recommended by your veterinarian.
Who’s it for?
All puppies and dogs. While all dogs should receive this vaccine, the most at risk are those that are frequently in contact with other dogs. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding and grooming facilities. Speak with your veterinarian to decide how often your dog needs this vaccination.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
The Bordetella Vaccine should be given to all puppies and dogs. We offer both intranasal and injectable Bordetella vaccines.
- Intranasal Bordetella vaccination can be administered at 8 weeks of age and is administered as a nasal spray. Annual booster vaccinations are recommended, or as recommended by your veterinarian.
The injectable Bordetella vaccination can also be administered at 8 weeks of age, and requires an initial vaccination followed by a booster 3-4 weeks later. Annual booster vaccinations are recommended.
This vaccine protects against the most common causes of Kennel Cough, a bacterium called Bordetella bronchiseptica. Most boarding, grooming, and dog training facilities require proof of vaccination. Check with your facility and your veterinarian several months prior to taking your dog.
Vaccines/Shots – Cats Only
Who’s it for?
All cats 12-16 weeks (minimum age for Rabies is determined by state law, varies throughout the U.S.)
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Vaccination of kittens should begin at the minimum age as required by each state’s Rabies law. For cats, the first vaccine must be given a booster within 1 year, then a booster every 3 years following.
A vaccine for Rabies, a contagious and uniformly fatal viral disease that is transmissible to humans.
Who’s it for?
All cats, starting at 8 weeks of age.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Minimum age of 6 weeks or older.
Vaccination of kittens should begin at 8 weeks of age and be repeated every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age. A booster vaccination should be given one year later, and then afterward as established in consultation with your veterinarian.
The FVRCP vaccine protects against 3 common and highly contagious viral upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infections:
- Feline Herpesvirus
- Feline Calicivirus
- Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Who’s it for?
We recommend that all kittens be vaccinated and adult cats and who go outdoors; cats in social situations with other cats who go outdoors or already have the virus. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is more contagious and prevalent in younger cats.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
For kittens, two vaccines given at 12 and 16 weeks, and then a booster one year later. Your veterinarian will recommend continued booster frequency based on your cat’s risk of exposure to FeLV.
This vaccine is highly effective for prevention of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). FeLV is a very contagious and deadly virus that is shed in bodily fluids of cats and can be spread to a healthy cat or kitten if it comes into direct contact or shares food or water bowls with an infected cat. FeLV cannot be spread to humans or other species.
Dewormer – Dogs & Cats
Who’s it for?
Puppies and kittens starting as early as 2 weeks old and repeating every 2-4 weeks until they are old enough to begin monthly prevention.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Puppies and kittens should be given dewormer for common intestinal parasites starting as early as 2 weeks of age and repeating every 2-4 weeks until they are old enough to begin monthly prevention. Adult pets should receive year-round broad-spectrum parasite control with efficacy against common intestinal parasites.
Deworming treats active roundworm and hookworm infections.
Who’s it for?
Puppies and kittens and cats starting as early as 6 weeks old and only provided if tapeworms have been observed on pet by the owner or during a veterinary exam.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites that are transmitted through the ingestion of a flea or rodent carrying tapeworms. Dogs and cats should be given a tapeworm dewormer if tapeworms have been observed on pet by the owner. They look like grains of white rice and can be spotted in your cat’s feces or around their bottoms.
Heartworm Testing – Dogs Only
Who’s it for?
Annually for dogs after 6 months of age or after a lapse in heartworm prevention.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Dogs should receive their first Heartworm Test at 6 months of age. They should be tested annually thereafter or anytime there is a lapse in heartworm prevention.
Dogs should be maintained on a regular, year-round and broad-spectrum parasite control program that includes prevention for fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal parasites. The Heartworm test is a single blood test that screens for heartworm disease, with results in just 10 minutes.
Feline Leukemia & Feline Immunodeficiency Testing – Cats Only
Who’s it for?
New kittens or cats; sick cats; cats who go outdoors or fight frequently.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
This test is recommended for newly acquired stray or adopted cats, prior to introducing new cats to other cats in household, or at recommendation of the veterinarian.
This test screens for two feline retroviruses, FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). FeLV and FIV are transmitted by close contact with other cats and can result in serious and life-threatening disease. This test requires a small blood sample and will be performed in-office with results in just 10 minutes.
Medication – Dogs Only
Who’s it for?
All dogs and puppies.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
For healthy pets, we recommend a chewable flea prevention — chewable means that your pet can eat and swallow the tablet.
When administered monthly, this medication helps prevent heartworm disease
Who’s it for?
All dogs and puppies.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
For healthy pets, we recommend monthly flea and tick prevention. Topical means that it is applied directly on the coat/fur.
When administered monthly, this medication prevents fleas and ticks from biting your dog and therefore prevents skin irritation and disease that fleas and ticks may cause.
- Monthly Preventive topical application: $15 per monthly dose
Who’s it for?
All dogs and puppies that are heartworm negative.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
For healthy pets, we recommend an oral heartworm prevention — oral means that you’ll need to give it to your dog to swallow.
When administered monthly, this medication helps prevent heartworm disease.
Medication – Cats Only
Who’s it for?
All cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
For healthy cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older, we recommend monthly flea, heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention. We offer a topical preventive which means that it is applied directly on the coat/fur.
When administered monthly, this medication protects against fleas, heartworm and intestinal parasites.
Skin & Ear – Dogs & Cats
Who’s it for?
For all kittens and cats experiencing mild ear conditions.
How to schedule?
You don’t have to schedule. All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Our doctors can prescribe medication, making your cat much more comfortable if they are suffering from an ear condition that can be treated at Emancipet. If your cat is scratching their ears or you notice they are sensitive when you pet their ears, give us a visit.
Who’s it for?
For all kittens and cats experiencing mild skin conditions.
How to schedule?
You don’t have to schedule. All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Our doctors can prescribe medication, making your cat much more comfortable if they are suffering from a skin condition that can be treated at Emancipet. If your cat is itchy, losing fur, has a rash or you notice they are sensitive when you pet parts of their skin, give us a visit.
Identification – Dogs & Cats
Who’s it for?
All cats and dogs.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
A microchip can be administered at any age and does not require surgery or anesthesia.
A microchip is a small, permanent identification chip about the size of a grain of rice. When your lost pet is taken to an animal shelter or veterinary clinic, a microchip can help reunite you with your lost pet.
Learn more about how microchips work here.
Who’s it for?
All cats and dogs.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Attach to collar and update regularly if your address changes.
ID tags can help reunite you with your pet if they are ever lost!
Additional Services – Dogs & Cats
Who’s it for?
All pets.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
The frequency at which your pet’s nails should be trimmed varies from pet to pet. Some cats may need their nails trimmed as often as every 3-4 weeks.
A nail trim includes trimming your pet’s nails to a healthy length which will help prevent injury and pain associated with overgrown toenails. Our staff can help determine if your pet’s toenails should be trimmed.
Additional Services – Dogs Only
Who’s it for?
Any dog showing the following signs: scooting the anus across the floor, licking, chewing, or biting at the anus, and/or quickly looking back toward the anus as if agitated.
How to schedule?
All Healthy Pet Services are walk-in only and provided on a first-come, first-served basis during our regular hours of operation.
What’s it do? Why should I do it?
Anal glands are two small sacs, one on either side of an animal’s rectum. While most pets empty (or express) their anal glands in the normal course of their bowel movements, some pets don’t and can suffer from their anal glands becoming infected or impacted (plugged), which is often irritating or painful.
Expression of a pet’s anal glands is a process where a vet or technician will squeeze the gland to release the built up fluid and prevent infection and discomfort.
