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The Dog Budget
For a spayed female, mixed breed, medium sized dog:
One Year Minimum Cost (Approximate):
Food and Treats
| 12 bags dog food (18kg) @ $45.00 |
$540.00 |
| 2 boxes biscuit treats per month @ $3.99 |
95.76 |
| 8 cans dog food (397g) per month @ $1.99 |
191.04 |
| 4 rawhide chews per month @ $6.00 |
288.00 |
Veterinary Care
| Yearly visit - exam and vaccinations |
71.00 |
Grooming
| Spring bath and brush out |
40.00 |
| 6 trips to vet for nail clipping @ $15.00 |
90.00 |
License
| City of Calgary license fee |
28.50 |
Vacation
| 2 weeks dog care @ $10.00 per day |
140.00 |
| Subtotal |
$1484.30 |
| GST |
$103.90 |
One Time Costs:
| Spaying (female) and tattoo |
$250.00 |
| Food and water dishes |
8.50 |
| Collar and leash |
17.00 |
| Brush and comb |
15.00 |
| Toys - balls, frisbees, etc. |
20.00 |
| Subtotal |
$310.50 |
| GST |
$21.74 |
The above does not include emergency medical care, initial vaccinations, obedience classes, the cost of fencing, dog house or bed. This also does not include the cost of your time needed for walking, playing and caring for your dog.
Is it worth it? YOU BET IT IS!
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