Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Brighton price index 1.12×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 | £49–£95 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £95–£195 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | £95–£195 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | £65–£115 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | £260–£615 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £70–£195 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £95–£260 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | £225–£455 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £95–£290 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £32–£65 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | £195–£585 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | £390–£1,560 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | £260–£585 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | £95–£260 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | £130–£325 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | £160–£520 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | £160–£585 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | £780–£1,950 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | £115–£290 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £95–£225 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | £225–£780 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | £325–£975 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | £585–£2,665 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | £1,040–£2,275 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | £1,300–£3,250 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,170–£3,250 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | £1,950–£6,495 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Brighton highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £49–£95. Emergency exams start around £95.
Brighton sits at 1.12× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £2,665. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.