Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in EUR · Recall feed checked daily
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Cat vet costs in Dublin

Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

€850typical annual routine care
€175emergency exam, mid-point
€3,180worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Cat in DublinDublin price index 1.25×
Price table

What vets charge in Dublin

Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).

ProcedureTypical rangeReal billsInsurance
Routine care
Vet Exam Fee€58–€115none yetroutine
Emergency Exam€115–€230none yetroutine
Kitten Vaccine Series€115–€230none yetroutine
Annual Vaccines & Wellness€80–€140none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning€310–€735none yetroutine
Bloodwork Panel€85–€230none yetcovered
X-rays€115–€310none yetcovered
Ultrasound€270–€540none yetcovered
Euthanasia & Aftercare€115–€350none yetroutine
Microchip€39–€80none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked)€230–€700none yetcovered
Kidney Disease, first year€465–€1,860none yetcovered
Hyperthyroidism, medication per year€310–€700none yetcovered
Ear Infection€115–€310none yetcovered
Urinary Infection€155–€390none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Work-up€195–€620none yetcovered
Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up€195–€700none yetcovered
Diabetes, first year€930–€2,325none yetcovered
Surgery
Spay (female)€135–€350none yetroutine
Neuter (male)€115–€270none yetroutine
Dental Extractions€270–€930none yetcovered
Lump Removal & Biopsy€390–€1,160none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Urinary Blockage (male cat)€700–€3,180none yetcovered
Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131)€1,240–€2,710none yetcovered
Foreign Body Surgery€1,550–€3,875none yetcovered
Fracture Repair€1,395–€3,875none yetcovered
Cancer Treatment€2,325–€7,750none yetcovered

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Dublin vs other Irish cities

Estimated annual routine care. Dublin highlighted.

Dublin€850
Drogheda€695
Cork€680
Dundalk€680
Galway€660
Limerick€650
Kilkenny€650
Tralee€640
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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: urinary blockage (male cat) (€3,180) and cancer treatment (€7,750).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Dublin?

For a young cat, plans in Dublin run about €35–€75 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.

Allianz Pet Insurance

Lifetime cover

Ireland's largest pet insurer; Lifetime plan covers ongoing conditions every renewal.

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Petinsure

Mid-range plans

Three plan levels with vet-fee limits up to €6,500 and third-party liability included.

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Blue Insurance Pet

Accident-only budget

Accident-only up to lifetime plans, with 24/7 vet helpline.

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FAQ

Common questions

How much does a vet visit cost in Dublin?

A standard exam runs €58–€115. Emergency exams start around €115.

Is Dublin expensive for vet care?

Dublin sits at 1.25× the Ireland average, above most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in Dublin?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €3,180. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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