Emergency gastric decompression and surgery for bloat, mostly in deep-chested large breeds.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about £25–£53/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| London ENG | £3,915–£7,830 | |
| Cambridge ENG | £3,335–£6,670 | |
| Brighton ENG | £3,250–£6,495 | |
| Bristol ENG | £3,130–£6,265 | |
| Edinburgh SCT | £3,045–£6,090 | |
| Southampton ENG | £2,960–£5,915 | |
| Manchester ENG | £2,900–£5,800 | |
| York ENG | £2,900–£5,800 | |
| Aberdeen SCT | £2,840–£5,685 | |
| Birmingham ENG | £2,815–£5,625 | |
| Norwich ENG | £2,815–£5,625 | |
| Leeds ENG | £2,755–£5,510 | |
| Plymouth ENG | £2,725–£5,450 | |
| Liverpool ENG | £2,695–£5,395 | |
| Glasgow SCT | £2,670–£5,335 | |
| Cardiff WLS | £2,670–£5,335 | |
| Nottingham ENG | £2,670–£5,335 | |
| Sheffield ENG | £2,610–£5,220 | |
| Newcastle ENG | £2,610–£5,220 | |
| Swansea WLS | £2,610–£5,220 | |
| Belfast NIR | £2,465–£4,930 |
Nationally £2,900–£5,800 in 2026. London is the most expensive city we track; Belfast the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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