Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Plymouth price index 0.94×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 | £41–£80 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £80–£165 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | £80–£165 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | £55–£100 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | £220–£520 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £60–£165 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £80–£220 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | £190–£380 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £80–£245 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £27–£55 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | £165–£490 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | £325–£1,310 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | £220–£490 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | £80–£220 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | £110–£275 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | £135–£435 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | £135–£490 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | £655–£1,635 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | £95–£245 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £80–£190 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | £190–£655 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | £275–£820 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | £490–£2,235 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | £870–£1,910 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | £1,090–£2,725 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £980–£2,725 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | £1,635–£5,450 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Plymouth highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £41–£80. Emergency exams start around £80.
Plymouth sits at 0.94× the United Kingdom average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £2,235. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.