Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in USD · Recall feed checked daily
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Abscess Surgery cost across United States

Surgical removal of an abscess plus anaesthesia, antibiotics and repeat dressings. Rabbit pus is thick and rarely drains on its own.

$510–$1,530national typical range (USD)
San Franciscomost expensive city
San Antonioleast expensive city
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Where it costs most

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Ways to pay less

  • Facial abscesses in rabbits usually come from a diseased tooth root and often come back.
  • Draining alone rarely works. Full removal gives the better outcome.
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Insured small pets in Atlanta would get roughly $920 of this back.

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

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All 39 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
San Francisco CA$715–$2,140
New York NY$690–$2,065
San Jose CA$665–$1,990
Los Angeles CA$640–$1,910
Boston MA$640–$1,910
Washington, DC DC$640–$1,910
San Diego CA$610–$1,835
Seattle WA$610–$1,835
Sacramento CA$600–$1,805
Chicago IL$560–$1,685
Miami FL$560–$1,685
Portland OR$560–$1,685
Denver CO$550–$1,650
Philadelphia PA$535–$1,605
Tampa FL$525–$1,575
Austin TX$520–$1,560
Minneapolis MN$520–$1,560
Salt Lake City UT$520–$1,560
Raleigh NC$520–$1,560
Atlanta GA$510–$1,530
Richmond VA$510–$1,530
Las Vegas NV$500–$1,500
Milwaukee WI$500–$1,500
Boise ID$500–$1,500
Dallas TX$495–$1,485
Pittsburgh PA$495–$1,485
New Orleans LA$495–$1,485
Kansas City MO$490–$1,470
Buffalo NY$490–$1,470
Houston TX$485–$1,455
Phoenix AZ$485–$1,455
Nashville TN$485–$1,455
Cleveland OH$480–$1,440
Charlotte NC$475–$1,425
Albuquerque NM$475–$1,425
Oklahoma City OK$470–$1,410
Detroit MI$460–$1,375
Columbus OH$460–$1,375
San Antonio TX$450–$1,345
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What is the average cost of abscess surgery in United States?

Nationally $510–$1,530 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 abscess surgery?

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

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