Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Perth price index 1.02×Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).
| Procedure | Typical range | Real bills | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine care | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | A$75–A$145 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$145–A$290 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$145–A$290 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$95–A$175 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$390–A$920 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$105–A$290 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$145–A$390 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$340–A$680 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$145–A$435 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$48–A$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$290–A$870 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$580–A$2,325 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$390–A$870 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$145–A$390 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$195–A$485 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$240–A$775 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$240–A$870 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,165–A$2,905 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$170–A$435 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$145–A$340 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$340–A$1,165 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$485–A$1,455 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$870–A$3,975 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,550–A$3,390 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$1,940–A$4,845 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,745–A$4,845 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$2,905–A$9,690 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Perth highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Perth run about A$44–A$90 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$75–A$145. Emergency exams start around A$145.
Perth sits at 1.02× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$3,975. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.