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Border Collie flea, tick & heartworm prevention cost

Annual parasite-prevention cost for a Border Collie in Australia — heartworm, flea & tick, and routine deworming, scaled to the dog's size.

Typical

A$130

Low end

A$90

High end

A$170

For a medium breed like the Border Collie in Australia, per year.

How parasite prevention scales with dog size

A Border Collie is a medium breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

ToyA$110.50SmallA$119.60MediumA$130LargeA$153.40GiantA$179.40

What's included

ItemLowTypicalHigh
Heartworm prevention (annual)A$90A$130A$170
Flea & tick prevention (annual)A$120A$160A$200
Routine deworming (annual)A$35A$50A$70

What affects Border Collie parasite prevention cost

Pushes the price up ↑

  • Larger dog (dosed by weight)
  • Year-round heartworm + flea/tick
  • Brand-name combination products

Brings it down ↓

  • Smaller dog
  • Seasonal-only flea/tick
  • Generic or warehouse pricing

Methodology

Figures are Australia baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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