Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Seattle price index 1.20×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 | $75–$155 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $155–$305 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $155–$305 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $100–$185 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $410–$970 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $110–$305 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $155–$410 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $355–$715 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $155–$460 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $51–$100 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $305–$920 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $610–$2,450 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $410–$920 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $155–$410 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $205–$510 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $255–$815 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $255–$920 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,225–$3,060 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $180–$460 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $155–$355 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $355–$1,225 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $510–$1,530 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $920–$4,180 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,630–$3,570 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $2,040–$5,100 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,835–$5,100 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $3,060–$10,200 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Seattle highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Seattle run about $46–$95 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $75–$155. Emergency exams start around $155.
Seattle sits at 1.20× the United States average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $4,180. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.