Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. 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 | £40–£80 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £80–£160 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | £80–£160 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | £53–£95 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | £215–£505 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £59–£160 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £80–£215 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | £185–£375 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £80–£240 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £27–£53 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | £160–£480 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | £320–£1,280 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | £215–£480 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | £80–£215 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | £105–£265 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | £135–£425 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | £135–£480 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | £640–£1,600 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | £95–£240 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £80–£185 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | £185–£640 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | £265–£800 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | £480–£2,190 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | £855–£1,870 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | £1,065–£2,670 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £960–£2,670 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | £1,600–£5,335 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Glasgow highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £40–£80. Emergency exams start around £80.
Glasgow sits at 0.92× the United Kingdom average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £2,190. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.