Typical 2026 prices for 17 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 | |||
| Exotic Wellness Exam | €53–€105 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | €105–€205 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | €90–€205 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | €105–€265 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | €70–€205 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | €24–€53 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | €35–€70 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | €120–€355 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | €70–€205 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | €90–€235 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | €175–€410 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | €105–€275 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | €275–€560 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | €355–€1,060 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | €205–€1,415 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | €530–€1,470 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | €530–€1,295 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Kilkenny highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €53–€105. Emergency exams start around €105.
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 €1,415. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.