Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Red Deer price index 0.97×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 | $75–$145 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $145–$290 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $145–$290 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $95–$175 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $390–$920 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $105–$290 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $145–$390 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $340–$680 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $145–$435 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $48–$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $290–$875 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $580–$2,330 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $390–$875 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $145–$390 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $195–$485 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $240–$775 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $240–$875 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,165–$2,910 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $170–$435 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $145–$340 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $340–$1,165 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $485–$1,455 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $875–$3,975 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,550–$3,395 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,940–$4,850 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,745–$4,850 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,910–$9,700 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Red Deer highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Red Deer run about $44–$90 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $75–$145. Emergency exams start around $145.
Red Deer sits at 0.97× the Canada average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,975. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.