Ultrasound lets the vet see inside the abdomen, the heart or the eyes without pain or radiation. It is key to investigating persistent vomiting, kidney or liver problems, heart murmurs or pregnancy.
Key facts
- At a university vet hospital, an abdominal ultrasound costs €60 and a follow-up scan €30.
- An echocardiogram costs €90; combined with an abdominal scan, €120.
- Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100 a year when the scan is part of treating an accident or illness.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | €60 |
| Abdominal follow-up scan | €30 |
| Ultrasound of one region | €30 |
| Eye ultrasound | €40 |
| Echocardiogram | €90 |
| Abdominal ultrasound + echocardiogram | €120 |
What makes the price vary?
The area to be examined, whether it is a first scan or a follow-up, whether a specialist performs it (cardiology, for example) and whether the animal needs sedation to keep still.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan Spain reimburses 100% of the invoice up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 co-payment per illness or accident, at the vet of your choice. It does not cover pre-existing conditions or preventive care, and there are waiting periods of 15 days for accidents and 30 days for illness.
The policy includes examinations and diagnostic procedures within veterinary treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does my dog need to be prepared for an abdominal ultrasound?
Usually a few hours of fasting, and sometimes not urinating just before. Your vet will tell you what is needed.
What is the difference between an ultrasound and an X-ray?
X-rays show bones and lungs better; ultrasound shows the inside of soft organs and the heart in motion.
Sources
- Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza, 2026 public prices (VAT included).
- Petplan, health insurance general conditions (in Spanish).
See also: cost of an X-ray, cost of a blood test, cost of a CT scan and real cost of the vet in Spain 2026.
Indicative prices. Spain has no official price scale and each clinic sets its own fees: these are the public prices of a university veterinary hospital, and other clinics may charge differently.
