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Vet procedure costs

Real U.S. cost ranges for the procedures you're most likely to see on a vet bill. Each guide explains what's typically included, what costs extra, and how to get a written estimate before treatment. Prices vary up to 50% by region — see vet costs by state for the full 50-state comparison.

Routine & preventive

Dog vaccines

$80–$300/year. Core vs non-core.

Cat vaccines

$60–$220/year. Indoor vs outdoor.

Dog spay

$50–$700 depending on clinic.

Cat neuter

$50–$350.

Diagnostics

Dog bloodwork

CBC, chemistry, panels.

Cat bloodwork

Senior wellness, kidney monitoring.

Dog X-rays

Per-region pricing varies; sedation may add $100–$300.

Cat X-rays

Often bundled with sedation.

Ultrasound

$200–$1,000 — abdominal vs cardiac.

MRI / CT

$1,500–$3,500 — referral imaging.

Dental

Dog dental cleaning

$300–$1,000 with anesthesia.

Cat dental cleaning

$200–$1,200; tooth resorption common.

Cat dental extraction

Per-tooth or full-mouth extractions.

Emergency & surgery

Emergency exam

$100–$400 after-hours.

Foreign object surgery

$3,000–$8,000.

Dog ACL surgery

$2,000–$7,500.

Cat urinary blockage

$1,200–$5,500 — life-threatening.