Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) cost across Canada

One-off radioactive iodine treatment that cures more than 95 percent of hyperthyroid cats, including the required isolation stay.

$1,600–$3,500national typical range (CAD)
Torontomost expensive city
Reginaleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Toronto$2,930
Vancouver$2,930
Victoria$2,805
Surrey$2,780
Calgary$2,755
Guelph$2,705
Ottawa$2,680
Kelowna$2,680
Barrie$2,680
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Vets normally trial methimazole for four to six weeks first, because treatment can unmask hidden kidney disease.
  • Cheaper over a cat's remaining life than years of daily tablets and monitoring.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Edmonton would get roughly $2,340 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$1,840–$4,025
Vancouver BC$1,840–$4,025
Mississauga ON$1,790–$3,920
Victoria BC$1,760–$3,850
Surrey BC$1,745–$3,815
Calgary AB$1,730–$3,780
Guelph ON$1,695–$3,710
Ottawa ON$1,680–$3,675
Kelowna BC$1,680–$3,675
Barrie ON$1,680–$3,675
Hamilton ON$1,665–$3,640
Kitchener-Waterloo ON$1,650–$3,605
Edmonton AB$1,630–$3,570
London ON$1,600–$3,500
Red Deer AB$1,550–$3,395
Moncton NB$1,490–$3,255
Montreal QC$1,470–$3,220
Sherbrooke QC$1,470–$3,220
Halifax NS$1,440–$3,150
St. John's NL$1,440–$3,150
Saskatoon SK$1,410–$3,080
Winnipeg MB$1,410–$3,080
Quebec City QC$1,410–$3,080
Regina SK$1,390–$3,045
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (i-131) in Canada?

Nationally $1,600–$3,500 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 hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (i-131)?

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

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