How much does it cost to vaccinate a puppy NZ? Simple and Effective Tips

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Your dog has a unique number

A microchip has a unique ID number. It can be scanned at vet clinics and animal shelters to identify your dog. About the size of a grain of rice, the chip is inserted quickly and easily under your pup’s skin by a vet or licensed implanter. The database is maintained by the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.

  • Microchipping can be done at the same time as desexing, while your puppy in under anaesthetic.
  • Anaesthetic isn’t essential for implantation, so you can have your puppy microchipped at any vet visit.
  • If you change address or contact details, you can update details on the NZCAR website.

    • In New Zealand, its best-practice to vaccinate pet cats against the core diseases that they are susceptible to, such as cat flu and feline panleukopenia. The team at Animates Vetcare, or your local vet, can discuss the recommended vaccination protocol for your kitten, to help protect them against disease.

    Your kitten will need at least three vaccinations before they can be considered fully vaccinated. At your first visit for your kittens vaccinations, your vet will provide you with a vaccination record that will show the vaccinations given and when your kitten is due for their next booster. It is important to keep this record in a safe place. If you ever want to book into a cattery, they will need proof that your cat is fully vaccinated.

    How much do puppy and dog vaccinations cost in New Zealand?

    You can expect to pay the following for your vaccinations:

  • Puppy vaccinations: $160 to $200 for all three rounds
  • Dog vaccinations: $65 to $105 annually; it varies depending on whether your dog has the kennel cough vaccine.

    • When do I need to vaccinate my adult dog?

    About 12 months after the second round of puppy vaccinations (when your dog is about 15 months old), they need their first C3 “booster”, which is essentially another C3 shot. After that, they need a C3 booster every three years for the rest of their life.

    If your dog needs any non-core vaccines, they need to receive them annually starting at about 15 months old.

    Understanding dog vaccinations – Purina