🇦🇺 Australia · small breed
Shih Tzu: vet costs & insurance
Risk score 1.10× the average dog. Here is what that means in AUD.
A$55/motypical starter premium
A$18,520estimated lifetime vet spend
A$7,600worst single bill modelled
Insurance recommendedRisk score 1.10× the average dog. Here is what that means in AUD.
Insurance recommended| Condition / procedure | Australia range | Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,425–A$3,325 | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$140–A$330 | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$285–A$855 | covered |
Average-to-elevated risk. Insurance is a reasonable default unless you keep a large emergency fund.
Run the calculator for a Shih TzuUp to 80% back on eligible vet bills, optional routine-care add-on, GapOnly at many clinics.
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Around A$18,520 in routine care plus a realistic share of breed-typical conditions, at 2026 Australian prices.
Starter premiums run about A$44–A$70 a month for a puppy, rising with age and city.
Insurance recommended. The breed's risk score is 1.10× average, and the single worst bill we model is A$7,600.