{"id":9892,"date":"2022-03-14T12:53:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T12:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=9892"},"modified":"2023-03-13T16:14:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:14:58","slug":"how-much-does-a-cat-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-much-does-a-cat-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Cat Cost and Other Cat Cost Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re looking to buy or adopt a cat, the last thing on your mind is the cost. But, before adopting or buying, you should know that owning a cat is pretty expensive. The food, vet, boarding, and many other expenses are higher than you would expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s see how expensive it is to have a cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Does a Cat Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To buy a cat, you\u2019ll have to pay $200+, while adopting a cat on average <\/span>costs between $75 and $125<\/span><\/a>. If your cat lives for ten years, regular costs should be around $12,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

The costs can differ, and choosing expensive breeds or buying premium products will increase this number.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Yahoo, ASPCA, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n

Stats on Cat Expenses That\u2019ll Surprise You<\/span><\/h2>\n

Having a cat is no cheap business. To see how much you\u2019ll be paying and for what, read on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Annual costs of owning a cat can be as high as $1,149<\/span><\/h3>\n

(ASPCA, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n

It depends on the products you buy and can be a bit less or much higher. Also, <\/span>outdoor cats are more in contact with different diseases and parasites<\/span><\/a>, so be prepared for those vet costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food is the most considerable expense, costing around $19 a month, but buying <\/span>quality food with healthy ingredients<\/span> will help save you on additional vet check-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each month, you can expect to spend around $100 on your cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first year of owning a cat, on average, costs $1,904.<\/span><\/h3>\n

(<\/span>ASPCA<\/span>, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n

The first-year expenses are higher since you need to buy everything new for your cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The price includes vaccinations, vet checks, neutering, collars, microchipping, food, treats, and everything you might need for your cat during this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average price owners pay for annual routine checkups is $160<\/span><\/h3>\n

(<\/span>ASPCA<\/span>, 2021, <\/span>PetMD<\/span>, 2020, )<\/span><\/p>\n

A<\/span> vet visit costs around $45\u2013$55<\/span><\/a>, but the expenses can easily add up with blood tests and other checks. Here are some other vet expenses you might expect:<\/span><\/p>\n