There are different degrees of luxating patella in dogs, Grade I to Grade IV, with Grade I being the least serious and Grade IV being quite serious. With Grade I to Grade II luxating patella, surgery is generally not required. But with Grade II and above surgery starts to become a concern, and at the higher end of Grade II surgery starts to become necessary. The Grade of the condition partly determines the cost. The more shallow the patellar groove becomes as the patellar ridges get worn down, the worse the condition becomes and the more complex the surgery becomes. For example, a pin may need to be inserted, adding to the cost. And if the pin later moves out of place gradually an additional procedure at additional cost may be required.

It helps to shop around and ask for some additional opinions, because the range in quoted prices can be astounding. You may not want to go with the cheapest option, but if you hear of a good price and you have reputable information about that veteranarian, then you may have found the best option.

Sorry that I can’t give you an exact luxating patella surgery price, but I hope that gives you some general idea.