Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Edinburgh price index 1.05×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 | £46–£90 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £90–£185 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | £90–£185 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | £60–£110 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | £245–£580 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £65–£185 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £90–£245 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | £215–£425 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £90–£275 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £30–£60 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | £185–£550 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | £365–£1,460 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | £245–£550 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | £90–£245 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | £120–£305 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | £150–£485 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | £150–£550 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | £730–£1,825 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | £105–£275 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £90–£215 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | £215–£730 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | £305–£915 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | £550–£2,495 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | £975–£2,130 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | £1,220–£3,045 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,095–£3,045 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | £1,825–£6,090 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Edinburgh highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £46–£90. Emergency exams start around £90.
Edinburgh sits at 1.05× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £2,495. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.