Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Galway price index 0.97×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 | €45–€90 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €90–€180 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | €90–€180 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | €60–€110 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | €240–€570 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €65–€180 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €90–€240 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | €210–€420 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €90–€270 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €30–€60 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | €180–€540 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | €360–€1,445 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | €240–€540 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | €90–€240 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | €120–€300 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | €150–€480 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | €150–€540 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | €720–€1,805 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | €105–€270 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €90–€210 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | €210–€720 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | €300–€900 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | €540–€2,465 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | €960–€2,105 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | €1,205–€3,005 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,085–€3,005 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | €1,805–€6,015 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Galway highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €45–€90. Emergency exams start around €90.
Galway sits at 0.97× the Ireland average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €2,465. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.