Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Kilkenny price index 0.95×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 | €44–€90 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €90–€175 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | €90–€175 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | €59–€105 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | €235–€560 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €65–€175 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €90–€235 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | €205–€410 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €90–€265 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €29–€59 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | €175–€530 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | €355–€1,415 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | €235–€530 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | €90–€235 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | €120–€295 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | €145–€470 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | €145–€530 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | €705–€1,765 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | €105–€265 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €90–€205 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | €205–€705 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | €295–€885 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | €530–€2,415 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | €940–€2,060 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | €1,180–€2,945 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,060–€2,945 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | €1,765–€5,890 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Kilkenny highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €44–€90. Emergency exams start around €90.
Kilkenny sits at 0.95× the Ireland average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €2,415. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.