Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Guelph price index 1.06×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 | $95–$190 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $185–$370 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $160–$370 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $185–$475 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $125–$370 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | $42–$95 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $65–$125 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | $210–$635 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | $125–$370 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | $160–$425 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | $320–$740 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | $185–$500 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | $500–$1,005 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | $635–$1,910 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | $370–$2,545 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | $955–$2,650 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | $955–$2,330 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Guelph highlighted.
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A standard exam runs $95–$190. Emergency exams start around $185.
Guelph sits at 1.06× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $2,545. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.