Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Buffalo price index 0.96×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 | $60–$120 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $120–$245 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $120–$245 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $80–$145 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $325–$775 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $90–$245 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $120–$325 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $285–$570 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $120–$365 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $41–$80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $245–$735 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $490–$1,960 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $325–$735 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $120–$325 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $165–$410 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $205–$655 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $205–$735 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $980–$2,450 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $145–$365 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $120–$285 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $285–$980 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $410–$1,225 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $735–$3,345 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,305–$2,855 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,630–$4,080 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,470–$4,080 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,450–$8,160 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Buffalo highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Buffalo run about $37–$80 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $60–$120. Emergency exams start around $120.
Buffalo sits at 0.96× the United States average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,345. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.