Endoscopy lets the vet look inside the oesophagus, stomach, nose or bladder with a camera and sometimes remove a swallowed object without surgery. It is common when a dog eats something it should not.
Key facts
- At a university vet hospital, a diagnostic endoscopy costs €150 and a therapeutic one €300.
- Rhinoscopy and cystoscopy cost €150; laryngoscopy €100.
- Endoscopies do not include anaesthesia, pre-anaesthetic tests or laboratory analysis of biopsies.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic endoscopy (no biopsy) | €150 |
| Therapeutic endoscopy | €300 |
| Therapeutic endoscopy with holmium laser | €400 |
| Rhinoscopy (no biopsy or culture) | €150 |
| Cystoscopy (no biopsy) | €150 |
| Laryngoscopy | €100 |
What makes the price vary?
Whether the endoscopy is only to look or also to remove an object or take samples, the area examined, the anaesthetic by weight and the lab analysis of any biopsies.
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 diagnostic procedures and treatments carried out by the vet for an accident or illness. Accidentally swallowing an object is a typical case.
Frequently asked questions
Can a swallowed object be removed without surgery?
Often yes, by endoscopy, if it is in the oesophagus or stomach and has not moved into the intestine. Otherwise surgery is needed.
Does it need anaesthesia?
Yes. At this hospital anaesthesia is charged separately from the endoscopy price.
Sources
- Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza, 2026 public prices (VAT included).
- Petplan, health insurance general conditions (in Spanish).
See also: cost of anaesthesia, cost of an X-ray, cost of an emergency vet visit 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.
