Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. 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 | €47–€95 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €95–€190 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | €95–€190 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | €65–€115 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | €255–€600 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €70–€190 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €95–€255 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | €220–€445 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €95–€285 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €32–€65 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | €190–€570 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | €380–€1,520 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | €255–€570 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | €95–€255 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | €125–€315 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | €160–€505 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | €160–€570 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | €760–€1,895 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | €110–€285 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €95–€220 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | €220–€760 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | €315–€950 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | €570–€2,595 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | €1,010–€2,215 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | €1,265–€3,160 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,140–€3,160 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | €1,895–€6,325 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Drogheda highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €47–€95. Emergency exams start around €95.
Drogheda sits at 1.02× the Ireland average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €2,595. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.