An ECG and an echocardiogram are two different tests for checking a dog’s heart. These are the 2026 public prices of a university veterinary hospital and what the insurance covers.
Key facts
- An ECG costs €30 (ECG I) or €15 (ECG II), and an echocardiogram €90.
- The cardiology consultation costs €60 and the follow-up €30.
- Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100 a year if the tests are needed to treat a covered illness.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cardiology consultation | €60 |
| Cardiology follow-up | €30 |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG I) | €30 |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG II) | €15 |
| Echocardiogram | €90 |
| Echocardiogram follow-up | €45 |
| Systemic blood pressure (Doppler) | €15 |
| Abdominal ultrasound + echocardiogram | €120 |
What makes the price vary?
Whether only the ECG is done or the echocardiogram as well, whether a follow-up is needed, and whether the heart is checked together with an abdominal ultrasound, which this hospital charges as a combined price of €120. The cardiology consultation is listed as a separate price from the tests.
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 pays for the consultations and tests the vet needs to treat a covered illness or accident: the general conditions define veterinary treatment as any examination, consultation, test or diagnostic procedure. It does not pay for tests done to prevent an illness, or for tests you ask for that the vet confirms are not necessary. If the heart problem already existed before you took out the policy, it is a pre-existing condition and is not covered.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full heart check-up cost for a dog?
At this hospital, a cardiology consultation (€60), an ECG I (€30) and an echocardiogram (€90) add up to €180. The follow-up costs €30 and the follow-up echocardiogram €45.
What is the difference between an ECG and an echocardiogram?
The ECG records the electrical activity of the heart and shows the rhythm. The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart and shows its structure and how the valves work.
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 ultrasound, cost of a blood test, cost of an X-ray 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.
