Digital radiographs, usually two views, with sedation billed separately if needed.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about £25–£53/month for a young dog.
The published market average is £389 a year (about £32 a month) across every pet, age and cover level. Published market average, not a quote — source: Association of British Insurers (ABI), 2025-05, covering 2024 calendar year, all ABI member pet policies, all ages and cover levels.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| London ENG | £155–£390 | |
| Cambridge ENG | £135–£335 | |
| Brighton ENG | £130–£325 | |
| Bristol ENG | £125–£315 | |
| Edinburgh SCT | £120–£305 | |
| Southampton ENG | £120–£295 | |
| Manchester ENG | £115–£290 | |
| York ENG | £115–£290 | |
| Aberdeen SCT | £115–£285 | |
| Birmingham ENG | £115–£280 | |
| Norwich ENG | £115–£280 | |
| Leeds ENG | £110–£275 | |
| Plymouth ENG | £110–£275 | |
| Liverpool ENG | £110–£270 | |
| Glasgow SCT | £105–£265 | |
| Cardiff WLS | £105–£265 | |
| Nottingham ENG | £105–£265 | |
| Sheffield ENG | £105–£260 | |
| Newcastle ENG | £105–£260 | |
| Swansea WLS | £105–£260 | |
| Belfast NIR | £100–£245 |
Nationally £115–£290 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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