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Most expensive dog health conditions.
Pet Insurance | 2 minute read | 22 July 2025
Top 10 health conditions in dogs by cost.
Some health conditions in dogs can come with a serious price tag. From complex surgeries to life-threatening illnesses, such as lymphoma and tick paralysis, the cost of care can quickly climb into the tens of thousands. Certain breeds are more at risk, and treatments may require specialist support and ongoing care.
| Rank. | Condition. | Avg cost for treatment.* | Highest cost for treatment.*^ | Breed most at risk.# |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumonia. | $3,030 | $80,653 | French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Border Collie, Pug, Pomeranian. |
| 2 | Lymphoma (cancer). | $5,706 | $61,931 | Bullmastiff, English Mastiff cross, Miniature Australian Bulldog, Curly Coated Retriever, American Bulldog. |
| 3 | Tick paralysis. | $3,326 | $57,482 | Welsh Springer Spaniel, Maltese cross, Wire Fox Terrier, King Charles Spaniel cross. |
| 4 | Lymphoma B-Cell (cancer). | $5,706 | $56,473 | Bullmastiff, English Mastiff cross, Miniature Australian Bulldog, Curly Coated Retriever, American Bulldog. |
| 5 | Chronic kidney disease. | $1,938 | $54,862 | Shih Tzu cross, Greyhound, Chihuahua cross, Boxer, Bichon Friss. |
| 6 | Traumatic injury from car accident. | $920 | $49,962 | Greyhound, Whippet, Vizsla, Doberman, Weimaraner. |
| 7 | Heart disease. | $1,545 | $47,727 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua. |
| 8 | Low platelets from immune disorder. | $3,667 | $46,934 | Italian Greyhound, Vizsla, Japanese Akita, Alaskan Malamute. |
| 9 | Degenerative joint disease. | $805 | $46,478 | Shetland Sheepdog, Flat coated retriever, Welsh Springer Spaniel. |
| 10 | Blood clotting disorder. | $3,640 | $45,783 | Weimaraner, Doberman, Maltese. |
* Based on 2024 PetSure claims data as at May 2025. Amount claimed per policy over a 12-month period. Reimbursement for these claims under a pet insurance policy would be subject to limits, such as annual benefit limits or sub-limits, benefit percentage, applicable waiting periods and any applicable excess. Cover is subject to the policy terms and conditions. You should consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or policy wording available from the relevant provider. Please note that values calculated are based on all claims for that condition and medically-related conditions in each calendar year.
*^ Pet insurance policies can have an an annual limit between $5,000 - $30,000 to assist with eligible treatment costs.
# Based on PetSure's prevalence data for 2024. Prevalence = (Number of pets that made at least one claim ÷ total number of insured pets) x 100.
How Everyday Pet Insurance can help.
Unexpected vet bills can be stressful. Pet Insurance can help cover the costs of diagnosis, treatment, and medication for various health conditions.
Here are some benefits you can enjoy with your Everyday Pet Insurance policy:
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* Based on 2024 PetSure claims data as at May 2025. Amount claimed per policy over a 12-month period. Reimbursement for these claims under a pet insurance policy would be subject to limits, such as annual benefit limits or sub-limits, benefit percentage, applicable waiting periods and any applicable excess. Cover is subject to the policy terms and conditions. You should consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or policy wording available from the relevant provider. Please note that values calculated are based on all claims for that condition and medically-related conditions in each calendar year.
*^ Pet insurance policies can have an an annual limit between $5,000 - $30,000 to assist with eligible treatment costs.
# Based on PetSure's prevalence data for 2024. Prevalence = (Number of pets that made at least one claim ÷ total number of insured pets) x 100.
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† Offer available to new Everyday Pet Insurance policyholders, and is limited to 1 membership per eligible policy. The free membership offer (valued at $199p.a) is from the date of your policy commencement, provided your Everyday Pet Insurance policy remains active. You are not eligible to redeem the free membership subscription for cash or credit. VetAssist is a separate subscription based service to the Everyday Pet Insurance product, and is provided independently by Everyday Insurance third party service provider, VetChat Services Pty Ltd (VetChat). Click here for full VetAssist Service terms and conditions. Everyday Insurance reserves the right to vary or remove this offer at any time and will provide reasonable notice of any such changes.
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= The gap is defined as the difference between the vet's invoice and the claim benefit under your policy. Policy terms and conditions apply. GapOnly® is only available at participating Vets. Please visit GapOnly® to search for GapOnly® enabled vets. GapOnly® is a trademark owned by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd (PetSure) (ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183).
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** Offer is valid until 31 December 2025 (Offer Period). This entitles you to a 30% discount off your prescription medication purchase from PetScripts Pty Ltd ABN 73 610 444 427 (PetScripts) whilst your policy remains in force during the Offer Period and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer only applies to medication prescribed to the pet insured under Everyday Pet Insurance Policies. Services provided by PetScripts are separate to your pet insurance policy. The 30% discount offer is subject to PetScripts' general Terms and Conditions, including the Privacy Policy which are available online at www.petscripts.com.au. Everyday Pet Insurance may withdraw or extend this offer at any time without notice.
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Everyday Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 17 July 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436 (Hollard), arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by Hollard’s Authorised Representative (AR) Woolworths Group Limited ABN 88 000 014 675, AR 245476 (Woolworths). Everyday Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 17 July 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s AR, Woolworths. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available at insurance.everyday.com.au/pet-insurance.
