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The Cat Budget
For a spayed female, 12-pound, domestic long haired cat:
One Year Minimum Cost (Approximate)
Food and Treats
| 4 cans of cat food (396g) per month @ $1.99 |
$95.52 |
| 1 bag dry cat food (3.6kg) per month @ $18.95 |
227.40 |
| 12 tins of cat treats @ $2.00 |
24.00 |
Veterinary Care
| Yearly visit - exam and vaccinations |
71.00 |
Grooming
| 1 container cat litter per month @ $12.00 |
144.00 |
| 6 trips to vet for nail clipping @ $15.00 |
90.00 |
| 4 tubes of anti-furball medication @ $7.50 |
30.00 |
Vacation
| 2 weeks cat care @ $10.00 per day |
140.00 |
| Subtotal |
$821.92 |
| GST |
$57.53 |
One Time Costs:
| Spaying (female) and tattoo |
$150.00 |
| Food and water dishes |
8.50 |
| Collar, leash and harness |
18.00 |
| Brush and comb |
15.00 |
| Litter pan and scoop |
8.00 |
| Small scratching post |
30.00 |
| Cardboard travelling box |
5.00 |
| Toys and miscellaneous |
20.00 |
| Subtotal |
$254.50 |
| GST |
$17.82 |
The above does not include emergency medical care, initial vaccinations, the cost of an outdoor cat run or bed. This also does not include the cost of your time needed for walking, playing and caring for your cat.
Is it worth it? YOU BET IT IS!
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