Chihuahua bloodwork, X-ray & ultrasound cost

Typical diagnostic costs for a Chihuahua in the UK — lab panels, X-rays and ultrasound, scaled to size where it matters.

Typical

£110.50

Low end

£93.50

High end

£136

For a toy breed like the Chihuahua in the UK, per year. That's about 20% less than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

How bloodwork & imaging scales with dog size

A Chihuahua is a toy breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

What's included

Abdominal ultrasound£297.50 (41%)
X-ray (1–2 views)£170 (24%)
CBC + chemistry panel£110.50 (15%)
Urinalysis£51 (7%)
Fecal exam (parasites)£46.75 (6%)
Heartworm test£46.75 (6%)

Item	Low	Typical	High
CBC + chemistry panel	£93.50	£110.50	£136
X-ray (1–2 views)	£127.50	£170	£221
Abdominal ultrasound	£212.50	£297.50	£382.50
Urinalysis	£38.25	£51	£68
Fecal exam (parasites)	£34	£46.75	£59.50
Heartworm test	£34	£46.75	£59.50

What affects Chihuahua bloodwork & imaging cost

Pushes the price up ↑

•Advanced imaging (ultrasound, MRI/CT)
•Emergency/after-hours labs
•Sedation for imaging

Brings it down ↓

•Basic in-house bloodwork
•Bundled wellness panels

Methodology

Figures are United Kingdom baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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Bloodwork & imaging cost in other countries

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