Home Preparation: Pet proofing your home maybe necessary especially if you have a new puppy or kitten. Everything from secure fencing to pet proof locks and/or storage for the trash can and any hazardous products
Veterinarian: Your new pet may need updated annual shots, de-worming, microchip, flea and tick medication, heart worm preventative, spay/neuter and make sure you include any accident/emergency costs i.e broken bones, cuts, disease/illness, special medications etc.
Pet Supplies:
- Food/Specialized Formula Food (grain-free, puppy/kitten, senior, etc.)
- Food and water dishes
- Collar/Harness and leash/ Licensing (varies city to city)
- ID tags (or implanted ID microchip)
- Dog bed/ Cat bed/ Cat scratching post/ Dog house/kennel
- Baby gates if you're keeping your dog within certain parts of the house
- Crate/Cages/Pee Pads/Litter Boxes/Cat Litter/Pet Carriers/ Doggy poo bags/ Pooper scooper
- Treats and toys/Training devices
Adoption Costs: Depending on whether you adopt from a shelter or buy from a breeder costs can vary anywhere from free into the thousands.
Training: Train your pet for free or hire a dog trainer or go to obedience classes which average about $100 per session and/or class
Day-day expenses: Dog/Cat Food, Grooming and Cat Litter
Pet Care Costs Break-down
Adopting a Pet
On average expect paying around $250 for adoption fee for a shelter pet. However adoption fees can run anywhere from free to $500 depending on the area you live around. Expect $1000 and up for a purebred puppy or kitten from a breeder
Once your dog or cat is into adulthood, these are the basic services that every pet parent should expect to pay for at the annual vet visit.
Office Call: This is the cost of the appointment and physical examination, and can vary widely depending on your geographic location and the veterinarian, or clinic, that you choose. The average cost is $45-$55.
Vaccine Boosters: Vaccine boosters are shots administered after the initial dose to keep the vaccine effective. Some of your pet’s vaccinations may require boosters while others may not, but most pets require 2-4 boosters each year. The average cost for booster shots ranges between $18-$25.
Heartworm Test: This annual test checks for heartworm disease, which is a serious and potentially deadly condition caused by parasitic worms. Blood testing for this disease generally costs $45-$50.
Fecal Exam: Fecal exams are performed to identify gastrointestinal parasites, and the importance of this testing as part of the annual check-up has grown in recent years. The average cost falls somewhere around $25-$45.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Depending on your pet’s age or medical condition, you may need to pay for additional services at the annual vet visit.
Geriatric Screening: Older pets (typically 7 years and up) will require geriatric screening. This is a more comprehensive exam that may include complete blood work and chemistry, urinalysis, x-rays, and more. The typical cost for this type of exam is $85-$110.
Dental Cleaning: A dental cleaning is performed when your vet sees gingivitis in your pet’s mouth or notices bleeding during brushing. Many pets have their teeth cleaned once a year at the annual check-up. This procedure generally costs $70-$400, and will vary for dogs and cats.
Allergy Testing: Just like humans, dogs and cats can develop allergies and will typically exhibit symptoms such as itching, licking, and sneezing. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from allergies, your veterinarian may suggest an allergy test. Allergy testing is performed one of two ways -- with an intradermal skin test or with a blood test. Skin testing generally costs $195-$250, and blood testing generally costs $200-$300.
Surgery And Other Health Issues: If your pet has to undergo surgery, or has other health issues that require treatment, the cost can run into the thousands depending on your pet’s specific issue.
Pet Food Costs
Pet food and treats typically costs somewhere from $20-60 per month ($250-700 per year). Food expenses vary based on the size and energy level of your dog as well as the quality of the food. Be aware that special foods, like veterinary therapeutic diets or freshly-made special-order food, may cost $100 or more a month.
In general expect paying over $1000 a year for just one pet. Times that by 2 or more pets costs reach upwards of $3000-$5000 per year.
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