Risk score 1.45× the average cat. Here is what that means in NZD.
Insurance strongly recommended| Condition / procedure | New Zealand range | Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Allergy Work-up | NZ$205–NZ$655 | covered |
| Ultrasound | NZ$285–NZ$575 | covered |
| Dental Extractions | NZ$285–NZ$985 | covered |
This breed carries well-known, expensive conditions. A policy bought early is the cheapest way to cap that risk.
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Around NZ$16,445 in routine care plus a realistic share of breed-typical conditions, at 2026 New Zealand prices.
Starter premiums run about NZ$30–NZ$49 a month for a kitten, rising with age and city.
Insurance strongly recommended. The breed's risk score is 1.45× average, and the single worst bill we model is NZ$3,360.