Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in USD · Recall feed checked daily
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Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up cost across United States

Exam, bloodwork, faecal testing, imaging and supportive care for a gut upset that does not settle.

$210–$765national typical range (USD)
San Franciscomost expensive city
San Antonioleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Regular vomiting is not normal in cats, whatever the internet says about hairballs.
  • Mention any string, tinsel or elastic in the house immediately.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Atlanta would get roughly $440 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $38–$80/month for a young cat.

Full table

All 39 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
San Francisco CA$300–$1,070
New York NY$285–$1,035
San Jose CA$275–$995
Los Angeles CA$265–$955
Boston MA$265–$955
Washington, DC DC$265–$955
San Diego CA$255–$920
Seattle WA$255–$920
Sacramento CA$250–$905
Chicago IL$235–$840
Miami FL$235–$840
Portland OR$235–$840
Denver CO$230–$825
Philadelphia PA$225–$805
Tampa FL$220–$790
Austin TX$215–$780
Minneapolis MN$215–$780
Salt Lake City UT$215–$780
Raleigh NC$215–$780
Atlanta GA$210–$765
Richmond VA$210–$765
Las Vegas NV$210–$750
Milwaukee WI$210–$750
Boise ID$210–$750
Dallas TX$205–$740
Pittsburgh PA$205–$740
New Orleans LA$205–$740
Kansas City MO$205–$735
Buffalo NY$205–$735
Houston TX$200–$725
Phoenix AZ$200–$725
Nashville TN$200–$725
Cleveland OH$200–$720
Charlotte NC$200–$710
Albuquerque NM$200–$710
Oklahoma City OK$195–$705
Detroit MI$190–$690
Columbus OH$190–$690
San Antonio TX$185–$675
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of vomiting & diarrhea work-up in United States?

Nationally $210–$765 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover vomiting & diarrhea work-up?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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