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 | €43–€85 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €85–€175 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | €85–€175 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | €58–€105 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | €230–€550 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €65–€175 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €85–€230 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | €200–€405 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €85–€260 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €29–€58 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | €175–€520 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | €345–€1,385 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | €230–€520 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | €85–€230 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | €115–€290 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | €145–€460 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | €145–€520 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | €690–€1,730 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | €100–€260 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €85–€200 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | €200–€690 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | €290–€865 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | €520–€2,365 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | €925–€2,020 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | €1,155–€2,885 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,040–€2,885 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | €1,730–€5,765 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sligo highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €43–€85. Emergency exams start around €85.
Sligo sits at 0.93× the Ireland average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €2,365. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.