Puppy first-year vet cost calculator
Estimate vaccinations, neutering, parasite prevention and other routine vet costs for your puppy's first twelve months. Add your postcode to use local published prices where available.
About your puppy
Pick the size you expect at 6–12 months. This updates parasite prevention and national-average neutering estimates.
Dog size
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
£967
Typical range £633–£1872
Vet care
£967
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
Puppy vaccination course
Usually two visits, typically 8 and 12 weeks.
2231 national prices£100.41
£24–£250
Microchipping
Turn on if your breeder has not already microchipped your puppy.
£28.86
£10–£84.17
Flea, tick & worm prevention (12 months)
Estimated annual cost for prescription parasite products by dog size.
Estimated£168
£144–£192
Kennel cough vaccination
Recommended if your puppy will board, use daycare, or attend classes.
£55
£20–£93.34
Neutering (typical)
UK national average by dog size — mid-point of castration and spay. Update sex for a tighter figure.
National average£315
£200–£480
Minor illness allowance (typical)
A typical extra consultation plus short medication course in year one.
Estimated£100
£60–£150
Annual booster (at ~12 months)
2286 national prices£71.77
£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.
Always confirm costs with the practice before treatment.
First-year estimate
£967