Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
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 | $70–$140 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $140–$275 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $140–$275 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $90–$165 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $370–$875 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $100–$275 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $140–$370 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $320–$645 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $140–$415 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $46–$90 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $275–$830 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $550–$2,210 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $370–$830 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $140–$370 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $185–$460 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $230–$735 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $230–$830 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,105–$2,760 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $160–$415 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $140–$320 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $320–$1,105 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $460–$1,380 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $830–$3,770 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,470–$3,220 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,840–$4,600 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,655–$4,600 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,760–$9,200 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sherbrooke highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Sherbrooke run about $41–$85 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $70–$140. Emergency exams start around $140.
Sherbrooke sits at 0.92× the Canada average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,770. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.