Emergency treatment for a blocked male cat: sedation, urinary catheter, IV fluids, bloodwork and two to four nights of hospitalisation. Fatal within a day or two if untreated.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $46–$95/month for a young cat.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto ON | $1,035–$4,715 | |
| Vancouver BC | $1,035–$4,715 | |
| Mississauga ON | $1,010–$4,590 | |
| Victoria BC | $990–$4,510 | |
| Surrey BC | $980–$4,470 | |
| Calgary AB | $970–$4,430 | |
| Guelph ON | $955–$4,345 | |
| Ottawa ON | $945–$4,305 | |
| Kelowna BC | $945–$4,305 | |
| Barrie ON | $945–$4,305 | |
| Hamilton ON | $935–$4,265 | |
| Kitchener-Waterloo ON | $925–$4,225 | |
| Edmonton AB | $920–$4,180 | |
| London ON | $900–$4,100 | |
| Red Deer AB | $875–$3,975 | |
| Moncton NB | $835–$3,815 | |
| Montreal QC | $830–$3,770 | |
| Sherbrooke QC | $830–$3,770 | |
| Halifax NS | $810–$3,690 | |
| St. John's NL | $810–$3,690 | |
| Saskatoon SK | $790–$3,610 | |
| Winnipeg MB | $790–$3,610 | |
| Quebec City QC | $790–$3,610 | |
| Regina SK | $785–$3,565 |
Nationally $900–$4,100 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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