{
  "title": "Pet911 Veterinary Cost Benchmarks 2026",
  "reviewed": "2026-10-02",
  "source": "https://pet911.app/procedures",
  "methodology": "https://pet911.app/about",
  "notes": [
    "Planning ranges, not clinic quotes.",
    "Actual costs vary by location, pet size, clinic type, timing and complexity.",
    "Emergency examination, diagnostics, stabilization, surgery and hospitalization may be separate charges."
  ],
  "benchmarks": [
    {
      "procedure": "Routine exam / consultation",
      "national_range": "$65\u2013$115",
      "dog_range": "$65\u2013$115",
      "cat_range": "$60\u2013$105",
      "category": "Wellness"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Spay",
      "national_range": "$200\u2013$550",
      "dog_range": "$220\u2013$600",
      "cat_range": "$180\u2013$400",
      "category": "Surgery"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Neuter",
      "national_range": "$150\u2013$450",
      "dog_range": "$160\u2013$500",
      "cat_range": "$130\u2013$300",
      "category": "Surgery"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Dental cleaning",
      "national_range": "$280\u2013$700",
      "dog_range": "$300\u2013$800",
      "cat_range": "$250\u2013$600",
      "category": "Dental"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "X-ray / radiograph",
      "national_range": "$100\u2013$300",
      "dog_range": "$110\u2013$320",
      "cat_range": "$90\u2013$260",
      "category": "Diagnostics"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Blood panel (CBC + chemistry)",
      "national_range": "$95\u2013$250",
      "dog_range": "$100\u2013$275",
      "cat_range": "$90\u2013$240",
      "category": "Diagnostics"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Urinalysis",
      "national_range": "$30\u2013$80",
      "dog_range": "$30\u2013$85",
      "cat_range": "$30\u2013$80",
      "category": "Diagnostics"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Abdominal ultrasound",
      "national_range": "$250\u2013$550",
      "dog_range": "$280\u2013$600",
      "cat_range": "$240\u2013$500",
      "category": "Diagnostics"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Emergency exam (after hours)",
      "national_range": "$100\u2013$250",
      "dog_range": "$110\u2013$275",
      "cat_range": "$100\u2013$250",
      "category": "Emergency"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "Gastropexy (bloat prevention)",
      "national_range": "$400\u2013$900",
      "dog_range": "$400\u2013$950",
      "cat_range": "N/A",
      "category": "Surgery"
    },
    {
      "procedure": "TPLO / cruciate repair",
      "national_range": "$3,500\u2013$7,000",
      "dog_range": "$3,500\u2013$7,500",
      "cat_range": "$1,800\u2013$3,500",
      "category": "Surgery"
    }
  ]
}