What should I expect when I take my kitten to get neutered

When you take a kitten to get neutered, what are some of the other services the vet asks you to have done on the kitten at that time? I heard someone talk about blood work. Which of these "add-on's" are necessary? How much total should I expect to pay at the vet for the neutering and everything?

Prices vary from city to city, state to state, country to country.can't answer that one for you.

A PAP is a pre-anesthetic blood panel that tells the vet if there are any underlying conditions that may be reason to NOT put the cat under anesthesia at this time. It can show anemia, platelet count, infection, diabetes, and various other diseases, etc. If all looks well, this is great to have on file for future reference as a base line. Humans have bloodwork done prior to surgery, also.

A highly recommended FeLV / FIV test. This could determine the fate of the kitten and whether or not to go ahead and do the surgery.

Stool check - checks not only for intestinal parasites, but also for intestinal flukes like giardia.

FDRC vaccine, if he has not received it or needs a booster.

Rabies - cats are predators by nature, always better to side with caution.

Flea preventative. Fleas not only spread tapeworm, but can infest the home and cause major problems for you and the kitten. He could become anemic, have a flea allergy dermatitis and be scratchy and irritated. Prevention is cheaper than treating.