Fifi, Fido and Finances! ®
As many pet owners know puppy and kitten ownership can be a costly lifestyle choice. Unexpected pet expenses can lead to confusion regarding the average annual cost of ownership. To provide our clients with a better understanding of what to expect in the first year of owning a puppy or a kitten we have made a chart with the average costs generally associated with the first year!
First Year of Puppy Ownership |
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| Puppy Vaccine Series | 231.50 |
| Fecal Exam | 31.50 |
| Deworming Medication | 22.62 |
| Heartworm Prevention (Medium Breed) | 125.50 |
| Spay (female) / Neuter (male) | 273.55 / 211.21 |
| Pre-surgical Blood work | 80.45 |
| Microchip Identification | 64.10 |
| Obedience Classes | 260.75 |
| Food (first year) | 876.96 |
| Leash and Collar | 26.50 |
| Bowls | 17.78 |
| Kennel | 99.12 |
| Rawhides/Chew toys | 52.03 |
| Pet Bed | 86.71 |
| Annual City License | 50.00 |
| Total | Female: 2227.49 Male: 2165.15 |
First Year of Kitten Ownership |
|
| Kitten Vaccine Series | 312.24 |
| Fecal Exam | 31.50 |
| Deworming Medication | 22.62 |
| Spay (Female) / Neuter (Male) | 216.89 / 103.99 |
| Pre-Surgical Blood work | 80.45 |
| Microchip Identification | 64.10 |
| Food (First Year) | 478.04 |
| Collar | 7.36 |
| Bowls | 13.08 |
| Kennel | 61.87 |
| Toys/Treats | 80.94 |
| Pet Bed | 47.99 |
| Litter | 49.79 |
| Litter Box | 22.29 |
| Total | Female: 1516.49 Male: 1403.59 |
® Techlife Magazine Issue January 2012 Page 24
