Removal of diseased or resorbing teeth, billed on top of the cleaning. Cats get tooth resorption far more often than dogs.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$400–A$1,370 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$370–A$1,275 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$365–A$1,255 | |
| Perth WA | A$340–A$1,165 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$330–A$1,140 | |
| Darwin NT | A$330–A$1,140 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$330–A$1,140 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$325–A$1,115 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$325–A$1,115 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$325–A$1,105 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$320–A$1,095 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$315–A$1,085 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$315–A$1,085 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$315–A$1,085 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$310–A$1,060 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$305–A$1,050 |
Nationally A$330–A$1,140 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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