Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Skin Allergy Workup cost across New Zealand

Exam, skin scrapes/cytology and initial treatment (Apoquel/Cytopoint). Ongoing meds are $60-$150/month.

NZ$245–NZ$740national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$550
WellingtonNZ$530
ChristchurchNZ$500
TaurangaNZ$490
HamiltonNZ$480
NelsonNZ$475
WhangareiNZ$470
DunedinNZ$465
NapierNZ$465
Palmerston NorthNZ$460
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cytopoint injections are often cheaper per year than daily tablets for big dogs.
Insurance check

Insured dogs in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$425 of this back.

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

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$275–NZ$825
Wellington WGNNZ$265–NZ$795
Christchurch CANNZ$250–NZ$755
Tauranga BOPNZ$245–NZ$740
Hamilton WKONZ$240–NZ$725
Nelson NSNNZ$240–NZ$715
Whangarei NTLNZ$235–NZ$710
Dunedin OTANZ$235–NZ$700
Napier HKBNZ$235–NZ$700
Palmerston North MWTNZ$230–NZ$685
Rotorua BOPNZ$225–NZ$680
Invercargill STLNZ$220–NZ$665
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of skin allergy workup in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$245–NZ$740 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 skin allergy workup?

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

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