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Dog x-ray cost

By Your Dog Magazine editors · Updated · How we check

The price of x-rays depends on how many pictures are needed, whether your dog needs sedation to lie still, and who reads them.

What changes the price

  • Number of views: a chest or belly series usually means two or three images.
  • Sedation: a painful or wriggly dog may need it so the pictures are clear.
  • A specialist's reading: some clinics send images to a board-certified radiologist for an extra fee.
  • Emergency hours: after-hours x-rays usually cost more.

Dental x-rays are different

Dental x-rays are taken inside the mouth under general anesthesia, usually as part of a dental cleaning. See dog teeth cleaning cost.

Ask for a written estimate

An estimate lists each line, so you can compare two clinics fairly. Ask what is included, what could be added once your dog is under anesthesia or examined, and whether there is a lower-cost option the vet is comfortable with.

What other owners paid

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Your turn: what did you pay for x-rays?

Anonymous. We keep the amount, state, type of clinic, size and year, and only show totals once five owners have reported.

How we put this page together

We do not publish estimates. The figures above come only from readers, and we show a typical price once at least five people have reported one. Medical facts are from:

Prices change by region and clinic, so use these as a guide and ask your vet for an estimate.

Frequently asked questions

Does my dog need to be sedated for x-rays?

Not always. It depends on the area being x-rayed and whether your dog can lie still comfortably.

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