Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Pittsburgh price index 0.97×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–$125 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $125–$245 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $125–$245 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $80–$150 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $330–$785 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $90–$245 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $125–$330 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $290–$575 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $125–$370 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $41–$80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $245–$740 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $495–$1,980 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $330–$740 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $125–$330 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $165–$410 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $205–$660 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $205–$740 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $990–$2,475 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $145–$370 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $125–$290 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $290–$990 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $410–$1,235 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $740–$3,380 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,320–$2,885 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,650–$4,120 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,485–$4,120 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,475–$8,245 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Pittsburgh highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Pittsburgh 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–$125. Emergency exams start around $125.
Pittsburgh sits at 0.97× the United States average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,380. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.