How Much Does Cat Veterinary Care Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$50
Average
$125
High End
$250
per visit
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What Does Cat Veterinary Care Include?
Cat veterinary care includes annual exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental checks, and health screenings. Costs vary based on the type of visit and treatments needed.
The national average cost for cat veterinary care is $125 per visit. Most homeowners pay between $50 and $250, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Visit Type
Wellness exam: $50-$100. Sick visit: $100-$250. Emergency: $500-$2,000+
Annual Care
Core vaccines: $60-$120. Bloodwork: $100-$250. Dental cleaning: $200-$600
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Key Cost Factors
- ✓Visit type (wellness vs sick)
- ✓Vaccinations needed
- ✓Age of cat
- ✓Tests and bloodwork
- ✓Medications
- ✓Indoor vs outdoor cat
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Annual wellness visits catch problems early and save money long-term
- 2.Indoor-only cats need fewer vaccinations
- 3.Low-cost vaccination clinics at pet stores save on routine shots
- 4.Pet insurance is cheaper for cats than dogs
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📈 Cat Veterinary Care Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +16.8% over the last 5 years
$107
2020
$111
2021
$118
2022
$121
2023
$125
2024
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $107 | — |
| 2021 | $111 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $118 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $121 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $125 | +3.3% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Cat Veterinary Care Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41 | $103 | $205 |
| Alaska | $64 | $160 | $320 |
| Arizona | $48 | $119 | $238 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $100 | $200 |
| California | $68 | $169 | $338 |
| Colorado | $54 | $135 | $270 |
| Connecticut | $61 | $153 | $305 |
| Delaware | $53 | $131 | $263 |
| Florida | $49 | $123 | $245 |
| Georgia | $45 | $113 | $225 |
| Hawaii | $71 | $178 | $355 |
| Idaho | $46 | $115 | $230 |
| Illinois | $53 | $131 | $263 |
| Indiana | $44 | $110 | $220 |
| Iowa | $43 | $108 | $215 |
| Kansas | $43 | $106 | $213 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $105 | $210 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $109 | $218 |
| Maine | $51 | $128 | $255 |
| Maryland | $57 | $144 | $288 |
| Massachusetts | $65 | $163 | $325 |
| Michigan | $46 | $115 | $230 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $128 | $255 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $98 | $195 |
| Missouri | $44 | $109 | $218 |
| Montana | $48 | $119 | $238 |
| Nebraska | $44 | $110 | $220 |
| Nevada | $51 | $128 | $255 |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $140 | $280 |
| New Jersey | $63 | $156 | $313 |
| New Mexico | $45 | $113 | $225 |
| New York | $66 | $165 | $330 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $113 | $225 |
| North Dakota | $45 | $113 | $225 |
| Ohio | $45 | $113 | $225 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $104 | $208 |
| Oregon | $55 | $138 | $275 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $128 | $255 |
| Rhode Island | $57 | $144 | $288 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $109 | $218 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $106 | $213 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $108 | $215 |
| Texas | $47 | $116 | $233 |
| Utah | $48 | $119 | $238 |
| Vermont | $54 | $135 | $270 |
| Virginia | $53 | $131 | $263 |
| Washington | $57 | $144 | $288 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $100 | $200 |
| Wisconsin | $47 | $118 | $235 |
| Wyoming | $46 | $115 | $230 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should my cat see the vet?
Healthy adult cats: once a year. Kittens: every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks. Seniors (10+): twice a year.
🏙️ Cat Veterinary Care Cost by City
Compare cat veterinary care costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$181
Los Angeles
CA
$173
Chicago
IL
$144
Houston
TX
$119
Phoenix
AZ
$123
Philadelphia
PA
$140
San Antonio
TX
$110
San Diego
CA
$165
Dallas
TX
$128
San Jose
CA
$190
Austin
TX
$131
Jacksonville
FL
$115
Fort Worth
TX
$119
Columbus
OH
$113
Charlotte
NC
$119
Indianapolis
IN
$110
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San Francisco, CA
$194
Seattle, WA
$163
Denver, CO
$144
Washington D.C., DC
$169
Nashville, TN
$125
Oklahoma City, OK
$103
El Paso, TX
$103
Boston, MA
$175
Portland, OR
$148
Las Vegas, NV
$128
Memphis, TN
$103
Louisville, KY
$106
Baltimore, MD
$138
Milwaukee, WI
$115
Albuquerque, NM
$110
Tucson, AZ
$110
Fresno, CA
$131
Sacramento, CA
$148
Mesa, AZ
$119
Kansas City, MO
$113
Atlanta, GA
$131
Omaha, NE
$110
Colorado Springs, CO
$128
Raleigh, NC
$123
Long Beach, CA
$169
Virginia Beach, VA
$131
Miami, FL
$150
Oakland, CA
$181
Minneapolis, MN
$135
Tampa, FL
$128
Tulsa, OK
$103
Arlington, TX
$119
New Orleans, LA
$119
Pittsburgh, PA
$119
St. Louis, MO
$110
Bakersfield, CA
$128
Anaheim, CA
$169
Honolulu, HI
$188
Santa Ana, CA
$165
Riverside, CA
$144
Corpus Christi, TX
$106
Lexington, KY
$110
Stockton, CA
$138
Henderson, NV
$128
St. Paul, MN
$131
Cincinnati, OH
$110
Anchorage, AK
$160
Greensboro, NC
$110
Plano, TX
$131
Newark, NJ
$156
Lincoln, NE
$106
Orlando, FL
$128
Irvine, CA
$175
Durham, NC
$119
Chula Vista, CA
$160
Toledo, OH
$103
Fort Wayne, IN
$103
Jersey City, NJ
$169
St. Petersburg, FL
$128
Laredo, TX
$100
Madison, WI
$123
Chandler, AZ
$123
Buffalo, NY
$115
Lubbock, TX
$103
Scottsdale, AZ
$140
Reno, NV
$131
Glendale, AZ
$119
Gilbert, AZ
$128
Winston-Salem, NC
$106
North Las Vegas, NV
$123
Norfolk, VA
$123
Chesapeake, VA
$128
Irving, TX
$125
Fremont, CA
$181
Richmond, VA
$123
Boise, ID
$123
San Bernardino, CA
$135
Spokane, WA
$119
Des Moines, IA
$106
Tacoma, WA
$144
Modesto, CA
$131
Fontana, CA
$138
Moreno Valley, CA
$135
Fayetteville, NC
$106
Birmingham, AL
$103
Rochester, NY
$115
Salt Lake City, UT
$131
Oxnard, CA
$153
Knoxville, TN
$106
Worcester, MA
$144
Brownsville, TX
$98
Grand Rapids, MI
$113
Newport News, VA
$119
Huntsville, AL
$106
Amarillo, TX
$103
Little Rock, AR
$103
Montgomery, AL
$100
Akron, OH
$103
Augusta, GA
$103
Baton Rouge, LA
$106
Mobile, AL
$100
Shreveport, LA
$100
Tallahassee, FL
$113
Hartford, CT
$144
Providence, RI
$140
Charleston, SC
$123
Savannah, GA
$110
Columbia, SC
$106
Chattanooga, TN
$106
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$148
Dayton, OH
$103
Sioux Falls, SD
$106
Springfield, MO
$100
Jackson, MS
$98
Palm Bay, FL
$119
Lakeland, FL
$115
Cape Coral, FL
$123
Pensacola, FL
$110
Port St. Lucie, FL
$123
Naperville, IL
$144
Tempe, AZ
$125
Overland Park, KS
$119
McKinney, TX
$128
Frisco, TX
$131
Cary, NC
$128
Clarksville, TN
$106
Cedar Rapids, IA
$103
Peoria, AZ
$123
Surprise, AZ
$119
Denton, TX
$123
Roseville, CA
$144
Gainesville, FL
$110
Bellevue, WA
$175
Murfreesboro, TN
$115
Round Rock, TX
$128
Columbia, MD
$144
Boulder, CO
$156
Ann Arbor, MI
$138
Santa Fe, NM
$131
Wilmington, NC
$115
Greenville, SC
$110
Fargo, ND
$106
Provo, UT
$123
Duluth, MN
$110
Billings, MT
$115
Missoula, MT
$123
Cheyenne, WY
$110
Burlington, VT
$135
Portland, ME
$135
Concord, NH
$131
Bismarck, ND
$106
Rapid City, SD
$106
Casper, WY
$110
Bangor, ME
$119
Charleston, WV
$100
Dover, DE
$123
Manchester, NH
$135
Bridgeport, CT
$150
Stamford, CT
$169
Wichita, KS
$103
Topeka, KS
$100
Springfield, IL
$106
Rockford, IL
$106
Erie, PA
$103
Scranton, PA
$106
Flint, MI
$98
Lansing, MI
$106
Syracuse, NY
$110
Albany, NY
$119
Eugene, OR
$131
Salem, OR
$128
Fort Collins, CO
$138
Pueblo, CO
$106
Aurora, CO
$135
Santa Barbara, CA
$175
Santa Rosa, CA
$160
Pasadena, CA
$173
Visalia, CA
$125
Pomona, CA
$148
Myrtle Beach, SC
$110
Daytona Beach, FL
$115
Sarasota, FL
$131
Naples, FL
$148
Ocala, FL
$106
Athens, GA
$106
Macon, GA
$100
Lexington, SC
$106
Asheville, NC
$128
Flagstaff, AZ
$135
Rochester, NY
$115
New Haven, CT
$135
Manchester, NH
$131
Augusta, GA
$103
Fort Myers, FL
$123
Wilmington, NC
$119
Arlington, VA
$163
Green Bay, WI
$106
South Bend, IN
$103
Bend, OR
$140
Bellingham, WA
$138
Midland, TX
$119
Waco, TX
$103
Newark, NJ
$150
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💬 What Did You Pay?
Real costs reported by homeowners for Cat Veterinary Care
$125
Avg Reported
$88
Lowest Reported
$181
Highest Reported
Recent Reports
$115
Dallas, TX · Jan 2024
★★★★☆
$140
Chicago, IL · Feb 2024
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$109
Phoenix, AZ · Mar 2024
★★★☆☆
$142
Denver, CO · Apr 2024
★★★☆☆
$99
Atlanta, GA · May 2024
★★★☆☆
$173
Seattle, WA · Jun 2024
★★★★★
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