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 | €46–€95 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €95–€185 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | €95–€185 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | €60–€110 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | €250–€590 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €70–€185 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €95–€250 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | €215–€435 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €95–€280 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €31–€60 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | €185–€560 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | €370–€1,490 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | €250–€560 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | €95–€250 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | €125–€310 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | €155–€495 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | €155–€560 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | €745–€1,860 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | €110–€280 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €95–€215 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | €215–€745 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | €310–€930 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | €560–€2,540 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | €990–€2,170 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | €1,240–€3,100 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,115–€3,100 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | €1,860–€6,200 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Dundalk highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €46–€95. Emergency exams start around €95.
Dundalk sits at 1.00× the Ireland average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €2,540. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.