Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Hamilton price index 1.04×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–$155 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | $155–$365 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | $260–$470 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | $95–$210 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | $520–$1,145 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $415–$830 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | $675–$1,350 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | $260–$730 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | $52–$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $1,560–$3,640 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | $155–$365 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | $210–$520 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | $415–$830 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | $155–$365 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $210–$470 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | $310–$935 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | $210–$730 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | $2,600–$6,240 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | $4,680–$8,320 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | $5,200–$10,400 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | $625–$2,080 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $3,120–$7,280 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | $5,200–$15,600 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | $2,080–$4,160 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Hamilton highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Hamilton run about $47–$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $80–$155. Emergency exams start around $155.
Hamilton sits at 1.04× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $8,320. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.