Typical 2026 prices for 24 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 (after hours) | €85–€200 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | €145–€260 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | €52–€115 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | €290–€635 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €230–€460 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | €375–€750 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | €145–€405 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | €29–€52 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | €865–€2,020 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | €85–€200 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | €115–€290 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | €230–€460 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | €85–€200 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | €115–€260 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | €175–€520 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | €115–€405 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | €1,440–€3,460 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | €2,595–€4,615 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | €2,885–€5,765 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | €345–€1,155 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,730–€4,035 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | €2,885–€8,650 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | €1,155–€2,305 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sligo highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Sligo run about €26–€55 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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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 €4,615. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.