Emergency gastric decompression and surgery for bloat, mostly in deep-chested large breeds.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $46–$95/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto ON | $5,750–$11,500 | |
| Vancouver BC | $5,750–$11,500 | |
| Mississauga ON | $5,600–$11,200 | |
| Victoria BC | $5,500–$11,000 | |
| Surrey BC | $5,450–$10,900 | |
| Calgary AB | $5,400–$10,800 | |
| Ottawa ON | $5,250–$10,500 | |
| Kelowna BC | $5,250–$10,500 | |
| Hamilton ON | $5,200–$10,400 | |
| Kitchener-Waterloo ON | $5,150–$10,300 | |
| Edmonton AB | $5,100–$10,200 | |
| London ON | $5,000–$10,000 | |
| Red Deer AB | $4,850–$9,700 | |
| Montreal QC | $4,600–$9,200 | |
| Halifax NS | $4,500–$9,000 | |
| St. John's NL | $4,500–$9,000 | |
| Saskatoon SK | $4,400–$8,800 | |
| Winnipeg MB | $4,400–$8,800 | |
| Quebec City QC | $4,400–$8,800 | |
| Regina SK | $4,350–$8,700 |
Nationally $5,000–$10,000 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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