UK vet costs
How much do cat vaccinations cost in the UK?
Last updated 3 May 2026
Quick answer
The primary course of cat vaccinations in the UK typically costs £55–£85 (two injections, usually three to four weeks apart). An annual booster typically costs £40–£65. The CMA Vet Services price-transparency order requires every UK vet practice to publish each of these figures on its website with VAT inclusion stated explicitly.
What's typical in 2026
A typical UK cat vaccination price list in 2026 looks like this:
- Primary course (kitten or unvaccinated adult): two injections two to four weeks apart, total £55–£85.
- Annual booster: one injection per year covering the core diseases (cat flu / FCV+FHV and panleukopenia), £40–£65.
- Feline leukaemia (FeLV): recommended for cats with outdoor access, often included in the booster but sometimes priced separately, £20–£40.
- Rabies (for pet passports / EU travel): £40–£70 plus the cost of any additional documentation.
Prices vary by location and ownership group. The CMA’s 2024 market investigation found that corporate-owned practices commonly price above local independents on routine vaccination services.
Core vs non-core vaccines for cats
UK vets follow the European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) and WSAVA guidelines. Core feline vaccines (recommended for every cat) are: feline parvovirus (panleukopenia), feline calicivirus (FCV), and feline herpesvirus (FHV-1). The combined “cat flu and enteritis” vaccine covers all three.
Non-core vaccines depend on lifestyle exposure. Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is widely recommended for cats with outdoor access. Rabies is only required for travel. Bordetella and Chlamydophila are situational.
Indoor cats vs outdoor cats
Vaccination protocols typically differ between indoor-only and indoor/outdoor cats. Outdoor cats face higher exposure risk to FeLV (transmitted by cat-to-cat contact) and so are commonly vaccinated against it; indoor-only cats with no contact with other cats may not need FeLV. Speak to your vet about an appropriate schedule.
What's included in the price
A vaccination appointment fee typically includes the brief health check the vet performs before vaccinating, the vaccine itself, and the administration. It does not typically include a full consultation if the vet identifies a separate health issue during the check.
The CMA’s 2025 price-transparency order requires practices to state whether vaccination prices include VAT and to disclose any additional fees that may apply. See the full guide on how to read a vet price disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the primary course of cat vaccinations cost in the UK?
The primary course typically costs £55–£85 in the UK in 2026. It involves two vaccinations two to four weeks apart, usually given to kittens from around 8–9 weeks old or to adult cats that haven't been previously vaccinated.
How much is the annual cat booster?
An annual feline booster vaccination typically costs £40–£65 in the UK. The booster covers cat flu (FCV + FHV) and feline panleukopenia, with feline leukaemia (FeLV) often included for outdoor cats. Practices set their own pricing within the typical range.
Do indoor cats need vaccinations?
Indoor cats still need core vaccinations against cat flu and panleukopenia, because these viruses can enter a household on clothing, shoes, or via boarding stays. Whether non-core vaccines like FeLV are appropriate for an indoor-only cat is a clinical decision your vet will discuss with you.
Are cat vaccinations cheaper at charity vets?
PDSA, RSPCA and Blue Cross provide subsidised veterinary care including cat vaccinations to pet owners on qualifying state benefits. Eligibility is means-tested and capacity is limited. For non-eligible owners, registered UK vet practices are the standard route.
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