Kitten first-year vet cost calculator
Estimate vaccinations, neutering, parasite prevention and other routine vet costs for your kitten's first twelve months. Add your postcode to use local published prices where available.
About your kitten
Lifestyle updates parasite prevention and whether FeLV vaccination is suggested.
Lifestyle
Sex
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Optional — we'll use published vet prices near you where available.
Showing UK-wide averages from published practice fees.
What to include
Toggle routine costs on or off to match your plans.
Contingency buffer
A cushion for unexpected vet bills in year one.
Estimated first-year total
£760
Typical range £413–£1746
Vet care
£760
Routine vet care only — food, grooming and equipment not included.
Insurance
Not included
Cost breakdown
First vet visit / registration
2351 national prices£61.89
£25–£480
Kitten vaccination course
Usually two or three visits from around 8–9 weeks.
2223 national prices£101.11
£14–£250
Microchipping
Turn on if your kitten is not already microchipped.
£28.86
£10–£84.17
Flea & worm prevention (12 months)
Estimated annual cost for an outdoor / free-roaming kitten.
Estimated£120
£84–£156
FeLV vaccination (optional)
Recommended for outdoor cats; sometimes included in the kitten course.
Estimated£35
£20–£50
Neutering (typical)
Mid-point of male castration and female spay. Update sex for a tighter figure.
4485 national prices£129.18
£40–£350
Minor illness allowance (typical)
A typical extra consultation plus short medication course in year one.
Estimated£90
£50–£140
Annual booster (at ~12 months)
2273 national prices£73.24
£30–£170
Contingency buffer
Optional cushion for unexpected vet bills.
Estimated£150
£150
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Guide prices only. Fees are indicative — not quotes or offers. Final bills depend on your pet, the treatment required, and clinical findings.
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First-year estimate
£760