Vet fees for cats
Owning a cat can be rewarding but also expensive if they fall ill.
Whilst we hope nothing will happen to our pets, do you know how much it could cost if it does?
How much do vet fees cost?
Vets fees vary from practice to practice but to give you an idea of what to expect, here is a list of average costs for some of the most common treatments for cats.
This table shows the average cost of vet fees claimed per condition that were submitted to Animal Friends in 2025. It's important to consider that vet fees can vary based on your location, the age of your cat, and the severity of the condition.
Source: Based on average cat vet fee costs for conditions claimed for and assessed during 2025. Average costs provided for illustration purposes only.
| Condition | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | £1,273 |
| Tumour | £1,189 |
| Inappetence | £1,046 |
| Urinary Condition | £1,018 |
| Kidney Disease | £1,000 |
| Lameness | £985 |
| Lethargy | £970 |
| Hyperthyroidism | £949 |
| Vomiting and Diarrhoea | £948 |
| Weight Loss | £914 |
| Osteoarthritis | £830 |
| Teeth/Dental | £780 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | £763 |
| Wound | £729 |
| Abscess | £495 |