Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Guelph price index 1.06×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 | $80–$160 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | $160–$370 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | $265–$475 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | $95–$210 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | $530–$1,165 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $425–$850 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | $690–$1,380 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | $265–$740 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | $53–$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $1,590–$3,710 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | $160–$370 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | $210–$530 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | $425–$850 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | $160–$370 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $210–$475 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | $320–$955 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | $210–$740 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | $2,650–$6,360 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | $4,770–$8,480 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | $5,300–$10,600 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | $635–$2,120 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $3,180–$7,420 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | $5,300–$15,900 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | $2,120–$4,240 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Guelph highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Guelph run about $48–$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $80–$160. Emergency exams start around $160.
Guelph sits at 1.06× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $8,480. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.