Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Boston price index 1.25×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 | $80–$160 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $160–$320 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $160–$320 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $105–$190 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $425–$1,010 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $115–$320 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $160–$425 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $370–$745 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $160–$480 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $53–$105 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $320–$955 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $640–$2,550 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $425–$955 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $160–$425 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $210–$530 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $265–$850 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $265–$955 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,275–$3,190 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $185–$480 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $160–$370 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $370–$1,275 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $530–$1,595 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $955–$4,355 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,700–$3,720 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $2,125–$5,310 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,910–$5,310 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $3,190–$10,625 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Boston highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Boston run about $48–$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $80–$160. Emergency exams start around $160.
Boston sits at 1.25× the United States average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $4,355. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.