11 BILLS TRACKED
Anal gland expression
A routine job that some practices bundle into a nurse visit and others charge a full consultation for. Worth knowing before you book.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cumbria | Independent / charity | Expression of anal glands | £14 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Sussex | Independent / charity | Express anal glands (nurse)nurse price | £18 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression with veterinary nursenurse price | £21 | — | source |
| 2026 | South Wales | Independent / charity | Anal gland expressionprices updated May 2026 | £25 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Midlands | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression (listed as 'Anal Glands/Nail clip')single price covers anal glands or nail clip | £25 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Sussex | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression (nurse)nurse price | £28 | — | source |
| 2026 | Gloucestershire | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression | £29 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression with veterinary surgeonvet price | £29 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Yorkshire | Independent / charity | Anal gland expressionSouth & West Yorkshire | £33 | — | source |
| 2025 | Yorkshire and the Humber | Independent / charity | Anal gland expressionCalder Vets; undated list | £33 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Sussex | Independent / charity | Anal gland expression (vet)vet price | £50 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does anal glands cost in the UK?
Across 11 real UK prices, the median is £28, with bills running from £14 to £50. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do anal glands prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is anal glands cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.