Exploratory laparotomy to remove a swallowed sock, toy or bone, with hospitalization.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about £25–£52/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| London ENG | £1,960–£4,700 | |
| Cambridge ENG | £1,665–£4,000 | |
| Brighton ENG | £1,625–£3,900 | |
| Bristol ENG | £1,565–£3,760 | |
| Edinburgh SCT | £1,520–£3,655 | |
| Manchester ENG | £1,450–£3,480 | |
| Birmingham ENG | £1,405–£3,375 | |
| Leeds ENG | £1,380–£3,305 | |
| Liverpool ENG | £1,350–£3,235 | |
| Glasgow SCT | £1,335–£3,200 | |
| Cardiff WLS | £1,335–£3,200 | |
| Nottingham ENG | £1,335–£3,200 | |
| Sheffield ENG | £1,305–£3,130 | |
| Newcastle ENG | £1,305–£3,130 | |
| Belfast NIR | £1,230–£2,960 |
Nationally £1,450–£3,480 in 2026. London is the most expensive city we track; Belfast the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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