Veterinary care in Canada is expensive and getting more expensive. We cover the procedures that drive the biggest bills — and the ones pet insurance is most likely to pay for.
ACL / cruciate surgery (dog)
One of the top three claim categories for every Canadian insurer.
Emergency vet visit
What walking into a 24-hour animal hospital actually costs.
Foreign object surgery
When your pet swallows something it shouldn't.
Dental cleaning
One of the most under-budgeted routine procedures.
Pet cancer treatment
The single most financially devastating diagnosis a pet owner can face.
Average vet visit cost
What routine, sick, and emergency visits actually cost in Canada.
Hip dysplasia treatment cost
From conservative care to total hip replacement — what each path costs.