Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Kidney Disease, first year cost across Canada

Chronic kidney disease management for the first year: staging bloodwork, prescription diet, phosphate binders, blood pressure control and rechecks.

$600–$2,400national typical range (CAD)
Torontomost expensive city
Reginaleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Toronto$1,725
Vancouver$1,725
Victoria$1,650
Surrey$1,635
Calgary$1,620
Guelph$1,590
Ottawa$1,575
Kelowna$1,575
Barrie$1,575
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Insurers treat kidney disease as chronic. Once diagnosed it is excluded from any new policy forever.
  • Subcutaneous fluids at home are far cheaper than clinic visits and most owners learn it quickly.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Edmonton would get roughly $1,375 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $46–$95/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 24 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Toronto ON$690–$2,760
Vancouver BC$690–$2,760
Mississauga ON$670–$2,690
Victoria BC$660–$2,640
Surrey BC$655–$2,615
Calgary AB$650–$2,590
Guelph ON$635–$2,545
Ottawa ON$630–$2,520
Kelowna BC$630–$2,520
Barrie ON$630–$2,520
Hamilton ON$625–$2,495
Kitchener-Waterloo ON$620–$2,470
Edmonton AB$610–$2,450
London ON$600–$2,400
Red Deer AB$580–$2,330
Moncton NB$560–$2,230
Montreal QC$550–$2,210
Sherbrooke QC$550–$2,210
Halifax NS$540–$2,160
St. John's NL$540–$2,160
Saskatoon SK$530–$2,110
Winnipeg MB$530–$2,110
Quebec City QC$530–$2,110
Regina SK$520–$2,090
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of kidney disease, first year in Canada?

Nationally $600–$2,400 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover kidney disease, first year?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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