Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up cost across Australia

Exam, bloodwork, faecal testing, imaging and supportive care for a gut upset that does not settle.

A$240–A$855national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$655
MelbourneA$610
CanberraA$600
PerthA$555
BrisbaneA$545
DarwinA$545
GeelongA$545
Gold CoastA$535
CairnsA$535
TownsvilleA$530
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Regular vomiting is not normal in cats, whatever the internet says about hairballs.
  • Mention any string, tinsel or elastic in the house immediately.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Cairns would get roughly A$480 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.

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Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$285–A$1,025
Melbourne VICA$265–A$960
Canberra ACTA$260–A$940
Perth WAA$240–A$870
Brisbane QLDA$240–A$855
Darwin NTA$240–A$855
Geelong VICA$240–A$855
Gold Coast QLDA$235–A$840
Cairns QLDA$235–A$840
Townsville QLDA$230–A$830
Ballarat VICA$230–A$820
Newcastle NSWA$225–A$810
Toowoomba QLDA$225–A$810
Bendigo VICA$225–A$810
Adelaide SAA$220–A$795
Hobart TASA$220–A$785
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of vomiting & diarrhea work-up in Australia?

Nationally A$240–A$855 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover vomiting & diarrhea work-up?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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