Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Respiratory Infection cost across New Zealand

Exam, imaging and antibiotics for snuffles in rabbits or a chest infection in guinea pigs and rats.

NZ$165–NZ$490national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$365
WellingtonNZ$355
ChristchurchNZ$335
TaurangaNZ$330
HamiltonNZ$320
NelsonNZ$320
WhangareiNZ$315
DunedinNZ$310
NapierNZ$310
Palmerston NorthNZ$305
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Many antibiotics are lethal to rabbits and guinea pigs. Only an exotic vet should prescribe.
  • Dusty bedding and poor ventilation are common triggers.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$285 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young small pet.

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$185–NZ$550
Wellington WGNNZ$175–NZ$530
Christchurch CANNZ$165–NZ$500
Tauranga BOPNZ$165–NZ$490
Hamilton WKONZ$160–NZ$480
Nelson NSNNZ$160–NZ$475
Whangarei NTLNZ$155–NZ$470
Dunedin OTANZ$155–NZ$465
Napier HKBNZ$155–NZ$465
Palmerston North MWTNZ$155–NZ$460
Rotorua BOPNZ$150–NZ$455
Invercargill STLNZ$150–NZ$445
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of respiratory infection in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$165–NZ$490 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill 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 respiratory infection?

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

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