Surgery to remove a swallowed object from the stomach or intestine, including imaging, anaesthesia and aftercare.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $37–$80/month for a young cat.
Mid-point of the typical range. New Orleans highlighted.
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Most New Orleans clinics charge between $1,650 and $4,120 in 2026. Specialty and emergency hospitals sit at the top of that range; neighbourhood clinics sit lower.
Vet prices track rent, wages and clinic competition. New Orleans runs about 3% below the national average across our index.
Yes, for most accident-and-illness plans, subject to your deductible, waiting periods and any pre-existing-condition exclusion.
Cat size and weight (medication and anaesthesia scale with weight), whether bloodwork or imaging is needed first, after-hours timing, and whether a specialist is involved.
Ask for an itemised estimate, compare two clinics, check veterinary-college teaching hospitals, ask about payment plans, and use insurance if the cat was covered before symptoms started.