Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
San Antonio price index 0.88×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 | $56–$110 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $110–$225 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $110–$225 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $75–$135 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $300–$710 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $80–$225 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $110–$300 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $260–$525 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $110–$335 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $37–$75 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $225–$675 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $450–$1,795 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $300–$675 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $110–$300 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $150–$375 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $185–$600 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $185–$675 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $900–$2,245 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $130–$335 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $110–$260 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $260–$900 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $375–$1,120 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $675–$3,065 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,195–$2,620 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,495–$3,740 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,345–$3,740 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,245–$7,480 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. San Antonio highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in San Antonio run about $34–$70 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $56–$110. Emergency exams start around $110.
San Antonio sits at 0.88× the United States average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,065. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.