Exam, urinalysis and antibiotics. True infections are less common in cats than dogs and often point to another problem.
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$230–A$570 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$215–A$530 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$210–A$520 | |
| Perth WA | A$195–A$485 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$190–A$475 | |
| Darwin NT | A$190–A$475 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$190–A$475 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$185–A$465 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$185–A$465 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$185–A$460 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$180–A$455 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$180–A$450 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$180–A$450 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$180–A$450 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$175–A$440 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$175–A$435 |
Nationally A$190–A$475 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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