Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Calgary price index 1.08×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 | $80–$160 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $160–$325 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $160–$325 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $110–$195 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $430–$1,025 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $120–$325 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $160–$430 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $380–$755 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $160–$485 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $54–$110 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $325–$970 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $650–$2,590 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $430–$970 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $160–$430 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $215–$540 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $270–$865 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $270–$970 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,295–$3,240 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $190–$485 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $160–$380 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $380–$1,295 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $540–$1,620 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $970–$4,430 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,730–$3,780 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $2,160–$5,400 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,945–$5,400 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $3,240–$10,800 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Calgary highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Calgary run about $49–$105 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $80–$160. Emergency exams start around $160.
Calgary sits at 1.08× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $4,430. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.