Approximate Anticipated Costs
DOG
average life expectancy 12 years
FOOD/TREATS
- 18kg(40lb) bag dry dog food/month $720
- 2 boxes biscuit treats/month $300
- 8 cans dog food (396g)/month $270
- 4 rawhide chews/month $360
GROOMING*
- Bath/comb or clip $360
- Nail trim $90
- **Dogs that do not shed require grooming 6-8 times/year.
- Nail trims are usually required every 2 months.
OTHER COSTS
- License $30
- 2 wk vacation kennel care $630
VETERINARY CARE
- Annual exam and vaccines $170
- Annual deworming $60
Approximate One-Time Cost
- Spay (female) $550
- Microchip $100
- Tattoo $40
- Food & water dish $20
- Collar and leash $25
- Brush/comb $15
- Toys $30
- Crate $80
- Bed $75
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $2990
TOTAL ONE TIME COST $935
TOTAL LIFETIME COST $36815
CAT
average life expectancy 14 years
FOOD/TREATS
- 1.8kg(4lb) bag dry cat food/month $500
- .23kg(3 oz) bag cat treats/month $180
- 4 cans cat food (396g)/month $100
GROOMING*
- Nail trim $90
- 20kg bag litter/month $200
- 1 tube furball laxative $12
- Nail trims are usually required for dogs and cats every 2 months.
OTHER COSTS
- License $10
- 2 wk vacation kennel care $490
VETERINARY CARE
- Annual exams and vaccines $140
- Annual deworming $25
Approximate One-Time Cost
- Spay (female) $380
- Microchip $100
- Tattoo $40
- Food & water dish $20
- Collar, harness $35
- Brush/comb $15
- Toys $30
- Crate $50
- Bed $35
- Litter pan/scoop $25
- Scratching post $50-$250
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $1747
TOTAL ONE TIME COST $730
TOTAL LIFETIME COST $25188
Costs are estimated and do not include purchase price of your pet, emergency medical care, initial vaccination and rabbies vaccine. This does not include the cost of your time for needed walking playing and caring for your pet.
Adapted with permission from Calgary Humane Society website
EXAMPLES OF ADDITIONAL VETERINARY CARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED
- After hours emergency consultation $160
- X-rays $200-$300
- Blood and urine testing $150-$300
- Dental cleanings/extractions under general anesthesia $650-$1,500
CONSIDER PET HEALTH INSURANCE OR SET UP A PET HEALTH BANK ACCOUNT!
