The price of vaccines for dogs and cats in Spain is usually between €20 and €60 per dose, depending on the type of vaccine, the clinic and the autonomous community. During the first year of life, when several doses are given to complete the initial course, the total vaccination spend can range from €100 to €180.
There is no single veterinary tariff in Spain: each clinic sets its own prices according to its location, its running costs and the type of vaccine used. That is why two clinics in the same city can charge different prices for the same vaccine.
Beyond the direct cost of each dose, bear in mind that a puppy’s or kitten’s first vaccination requires several visits within a few weeks, whereas in adulthood the spend is limited, in most cases, to an annual booster or one every two or three years depending on the vaccine.
How much does it cost to vaccinate a dog or cat in Spain
As an indicative reference, these are the most common price ranges in Spanish veterinary clinics:
- Polyvalent vaccine for dogs (distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza): between €30 and €50 per dose.
- Rabies vaccine: approximately €20 to €40.
- Feline trivalent vaccine (panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis): between €25 and €50 per dose.
- Feline leukaemia vaccine: an additional cost, usually between €25 and €50, and it requires a prior test.
- Kennel cough vaccine (bordetella): usually between €20 and €50, and especially recommended for dogs that use boarding kennels, daycare or areas with a high concentration of other dogs.
- Leishmaniasis vaccine: between €30 and €45 per dose, plus the prior test (€20-40), in the endemic Mediterranean areas.
- Full first year of vaccination (initial puppy or kitten course with its boosters): between €100 and €180 for dogs and between €90 and €150 for cats.
- Annual revaccination in adulthood: between €40 and €90, depending on the vaccines the animal needs.
These amounts do not always include the veterinary consultation in which the vaccine is administered, which can add €25 to €50, although many clinics build it into the same price. Nor do they include, unless stated, other common costs such as the microchip or deworming.
This is why having dog insurance or cat insurance can help you meet the cost of vaccines, check-ups and other preventive care.
Types of vaccine and what they protect against
Polyvalent or combined vaccines are the most widely used because they protect against several diseases with a single injection. In dogs, the polyvalent vaccine usually covers:
- Canine distemper: a serious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and nervous systems.
- Parvovirus: a highly contagious virus causing severe vomiting and diarrhoea, especially dangerous in puppies.
- Infectious canine hepatitis: a viral infection affecting the liver and other organs.
- Leptospirosis: a bacterial disease that can also be transmitted to people.
- Parainfluenza: a respiratory virus linked to kennel cough.
In cats, the feline trivalent vaccine protects against feline panleukopenia, calicivirus and the rhinotracheitis virus, three highly contagious viral diseases, especially among kittens and cats that live with other animals.
Besides the combined vaccines, there are others specific to the animal’s lifestyle, such as the feline leukaemia vaccine for cats with outdoor access, the leishmaniasis vaccine in endemic areas or the bordetella vaccine against kennel cough for dogs that go to boarding kennels or daycare.
Compulsory vaccines and recommended vaccines
Spain has no single national law requiring dogs and cats to be vaccinated against every disease. The rules vary by autonomous community, and it is at that level that the compulsory nature of the rabies vaccine is regulated.
- Rabies vaccine: compulsory by law in most autonomous communities — among them Madrid, Andalusia, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia, Murcia, Extremadura, Aragón, Navarre, La Rioja, Asturias, Cantabria, the Balearics and the Canaries — while in Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque Country it is voluntary though recommended. Booster frequency is annual or every two years depending on the territory. It is also essential for travelling with your pet outside Spain.
- Polyvalent (dogs) and trivalent (cats) vaccines: not compulsory by law in any autonomous community, but vets consider them essential from a clinical point of view, since they protect against diseases with high mortality, especially in puppies and kittens.
- Optional or lifestyle vaccines: feline leukaemia, leishmaniasis or kennel cough are recommended according to each animal’s exposure risk, environment and habits.
The distinction between “compulsory by law” and “recommended on clinical criteria” matters: even if a vaccine is not legally required, not vaccinating against diseases such as parvovirus or distemper means accepting a real and avoidable risk to the animal’s health.
💉 Keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date. Following the vaccination calendar is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious illness. With Petplan’s optional Health + Vaccines plan you recover 100% of the cost of the vaccines prescribed by your vet, up to €90 a year, including leishmaniasis. Get ready for the rest of the year’s veterinary costs too.
Vaccination calendar by age
The calendar can vary slightly depending on the vet and the animal’s state of health, but the most common schedule in puppies is as follows:
- 6-8 weeks: first dose of the polyvalent vaccine (or bivalent against distemper and parvovirus, depending on the protocol).
- 9-12 weeks: second dose of the polyvalent vaccine, extending protection to leptospirosis and other diseases.
- 12-16 weeks: third booster dose of the polyvalent and, depending on the autonomous community, the first dose of the rabies vaccine.
- From 6 months: leishmaniasis vaccine in endemic areas, always after a negative prior test.
- From the first year: annual boosters, or every 1-3 years, of the core vaccines according to type and veterinary recommendation.
In kittens the schedule is similar: the first dose of the trivalent vaccine is usually given at around 8-9 weeks, with a second dose some 3-4 weeks later, the feline leukaemia vaccine after testing, and subsequent boosters according to the schedule your vet indicates.
During the first few weeks, while the puppy or kitten course is being completed, it is advisable to avoid contact with animals of unknown health status and to limit trips outdoors, since full protection is not reached until all the doses are finished. You can see the detail in our vaccination schedule for dogs.
Don’t forget to arrange puppy insurance such as Petplan’s: we help you protect your furry companion from day one, at any veterinary clinic in Spain and from €20/month.
What factors influence the price
The final cost of vaccination can vary from one clinic to another for a number of reasons:
- City and autonomous community: prices tend to be higher in large cities than in rural areas.
- Type of vaccine: combined vaccines or those with more components usually cost more than a single vaccine.
- Brand and laboratory: there are different manufacturers of veterinary vaccines, with different purchase prices for the clinic.
- Whether the consultation is included: some clinics charge the vaccine and the consultation separately, while others offer a combined price.
- Vaccination campaigns: some clinics run one-off campaigns with reduced prices in certain months of the year.
- Added services: the European pet passport, microchip registration or health certificates may be billed alongside the vaccine or separately.
Before vaccinating your pet, you can ask several clinics for a quote and ask exactly what the price includes: the vaccine, the consultation, the entry in the health record or any associated administrative procedure.
How to plan your vaccination spend
Vaccination is one of the most common and predictable veterinary costs across a dog’s or cat’s life, which makes it easy to plan ahead:
- Set aside an annual amount for vaccines, deworming and check-ups.
- Ask your vet which vaccines are really necessary given your pet’s lifestyle.
- Make the most of the first visit, which usually includes a general health check too.
- Check whether your clinic offers vouchers or discounts for completing the full calendar.
- Keep the health record up to date, as it is usually required for boarding, daycare, travel or insurance procedures.
- Consider veterinary insurance that includes vaccine cover among its preventive services, such as Petplan’s Health + Vaccines plan.
The price of vaccines for dogs and cats in Spain varies according to the clinic, the autonomous community and the type of vaccine, but it is one of the most worthwhile investments in a pet’s health: it prevents serious diseases that, without vaccination, can lead to far longer and more expensive treatment.
Keeping the vaccination calendar up to date, asking for quotes in advance and having Petplan’s support helps you protect your dog’s or cat’s health without financial surprises.
Indicative prices updated for 2026; Spain has no official scale of veterinary fees. Whether the rabies vaccine is compulsory depends on each autonomous community’s rules: always check with your vet. Vaccine reimbursement corresponds to the optional Health + Vaccines plan from Petplan Ibérica, S.L. (100% of the price paid up to €90 per policy year).
