A total hip replacement for a dog in Spain costs, in 2026, between €2,000 and €5,000 per hip. It is the most effective option for severe hip dysplasia and also the most expensive: it uses a custom prosthesis and a highly specialised orthopedic surgeon. With Petplan España (Petplan Ibérica, S.L.) you recover 100% of the bill up to €3,100/year (€45 excess) at any vet, from €20/month.
Key facts
- Indicative cost 2026: €2,000–5,000 per hip.
- If both hips need operating, the total can exceed €8,000.
- It is the most expensive hip surgery, but the most effective in severe dysplasia.
- Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100/year at any vet.
What does the price include? Breakdown
- The custom prosthesis (implant): a significant part of the cost.
- Surgery by a specialised veterinary orthopedic surgeon.
- Imaging and surgical planning.
- Hospitalisation and post-op rehabilitation.
What makes the price vary?
The experience of the surgeon and the clinic, the type of prosthesis and whether one or both hips are operated. Being a highly specialised surgery, it is performed at a few referral centres (such as some AniCura ones), which affects the price.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan España reimburses 100% of the bill up to €3,100/year, with a single €45 excess, at any veterinary clinic. On such an expensive procedure, it cushions a large share of the cost. From €20/month, for dogs, cats and rabbits. Group-wide, Petplan pays over £9 million in claims every week (Petplan UK, 2025).
Frequently asked questions
When is a hip replacement recommended?
In severe dysplasia or advanced arthritis that does not respond to conservative treatment and greatly limits the dog’s life.
Does insurance cover the prosthesis?
Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100/year, provided it is not pre-existing when taking out the policy.
Sources
- Veterinary orthopedic surgery and prosthesis prices in Spain for 2026.
- Reference prices for the costliest operations, press (Público).
See also the full real cost of the vet in Spain 2026 and the cost of hip dysplasia surgery.
Indicative prices; Spain has no official price scale and costs vary by clinic, surgeon and number of hips. Cover: Petplan España; claims figure: Petplan UK, 2025.
