CritterAllergy Testing & Treatment Cost for Dogs & Cats (2026)
Allergy Testing & Treatment typically costs $200–$2,500 in the US and A$300–A$2,500 in Australia. It is a routine procedure; the exact price turns on chronic annual condition, not one-off; diagnostics (skin or blood allergy testing) vs ongoing medication (Apoquel, Cytopoint, immunotherapy); flares and secondary skin/ear infections add cost.
Typical price range
| Region | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $200–$2,500 | chronic annual condition, not one-off; diagnostics (skin or blood allergy testing) vs ongoing medication (Apoquel, Cytopoint, immunotherapy); flares and secondary skin/ear infections add cost |
| Australia | A$300–A$2,500 | From AU clinic + insurer claim data |
What drives the price
chronic annual condition, not one-off; diagnostics (skin or blood allergy testing) vs ongoing medication (Apoquel, Cytopoint, immunotherapy); flares and secondary skin/ear infections add cost. Prices vary widely by clinic, region and the animal’s size and condition, which is why we show a range rather than a single figure.
Is it covered by insurance?
Accident-and-illness pet insurance commonly covers unexpected procedures like this (routine and pre-existing items are usually excluded). See how premiums compare on pet insurance cost by state. We state costs only, not advice on whether to insure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does allergy testing & treatment cost?
In the US, $200–$2,500; in Australia, A$300–A$2,500. The range reflects clinic, region and the animal’s size.
Why is there such a wide range?
Veterinary pricing is not standardised. The same procedure can differ substantially between a low-cost clinic and a specialty hospital, so a cited band is more honest than a single number.
Related procedures
- Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish) cost
- Annual Exam & Vaccinations cost
- X-ray & Bloodwork Panel cost
- Microchip cost
Sources & method
- 11 Most Expensive Dog Health Problems, MetLife Pet Insurance (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
- Dog Allergy Treatment Cost: Apoquel, Cytopoint & Alternatives, SpectrumCare (2026), collected 2026-07-20.
- Cytopoint: The Best Allergy Medicine for Dogs?, Walkerville Vet (SA, Australia) (2019), collected 2026-07-20.
Every figure is assembled from these sources by the model on our methodology page. No number is copied from a competitor.
Figures assembled July 20, 2026. Baselines: AVMA 2025 · NAPHIA 2024 · AMA 2025. These are assembled estimates, not measured costs. See how we build them.