Vet procedure cost ranges
National and regional cost data for the procedures most likely to drive a pet insurance claim. Ranges are aggregated from publicly available industry data.
orthopedic
ACL / CCL surgery (TPLO)
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy is the standard surgical repair for a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament in dogs. Cost varies by technique, dog size, and surgeon credentials.
$3,500 to $6,500
dental
Dental cleaning (COHAT)
A complete oral health assessment and treatment under general anesthesia. Includes scaling, polishing, dental radiographs, and any indicated extractions.
$400 to $2,500
emergency
Foreign body removal surgery
Surgical removal of an ingested object obstructing the gastrointestinal tract. One of the most common pet emergencies.
$2,000 to $7,000
oncology
Cancer treatment and chemotherapy
Diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline cancer, including chemotherapy, surgical resection, and radiation. Lifetime treatment costs add up quickly.
$1,500 to $15,000
orthopedic
Hip dysplasia surgery
Surgical correction for canine hip dysplasia, ranging from femoral head ostectomy (FHO) to total hip replacement (THR).
$1,500 to $12,000
soft-tissue
BOAS surgery (brachycephalic airway)
Surgical correction of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in flat-faced breeds. Typically includes nares widening, soft palate resection, and saccule removal.
$2,000 to $5,500
orthopedic
IVDD surgery (intervertebral disc disease)
Surgical decompression for ruptured spinal discs, most common in Dachshunds and other chondrodystrophic breeds.
$3,000 to $9,000
chronic
Diabetes management (annual)
Lifelong insulin therapy, monitoring, and dietary management for diabetic dogs and cats.
$1,500 to $3,500
State cost pages
Detailed cost breakdowns for the highest-volume surgical claims, priced across all 50 US states.
TPLO surgery cost by state
National median $4,900 per knee. CCL rupture repair for dogs over 40 lbs.
Hip dysplasia surgery cost by state
Total hip replacement, FHO, and JPS priced across all 50 states.
IVDD surgery cost by state
MRI plus hemilaminectomy for Dachshunds, Corgis, French Bulldogs.
BOAS surgery cost by state
Brachycephalic airway correction for French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Pugs.
Dog dental cleaning cost by state
Routine anesthetic cleaning with extractions and radiographs.