Cost of pets
The average yearly cost to care for a dog or cat.
What is $700–$1,500 per year?
This cost increases as pets age and may include medications and special diets.
What is senior pet care?
Over a lifetime, this pet typically costs more to own. (Cat or dog?)
Dog.
Your cat is shredding the sofa; do you [a] remove them from the sofa, [b] provide new scratching posts, or [c] trim their nails or [d] all of the above?
D -- all of the above
True or False: You can predict exactly how much a pet will cost. Explain.
False! (Answers will vary.)
This one-time cost often includes vaccines, spay/neuter, and microchipping when adopting from a shelter.
What is an adoption fee?
This type of vet visit often costs far more than a routine checkup.
What is an emergency vet visit?
True or False: Indoor cats don’t need vet care.
This daily dog responsibility costs time, not dollars.
Daily exercise.
True or False: Dogs sweat through their paws.
True
This medical procedure helps prevent unwanted litters and can cost hundreds without assistance programs.
What is spaying/neutering?
Eating socks, toys, or string can lead to this very expensive problem.
What is emergency surgery?
This overlooked health issue in cats and dogs can lead to infection and pain if untreated.
What is dental disease?
Your family is very active and no one is allergic. What kind of pet might you get?
(Answers will vary -- dog breeds may vary.)
Which sense is strongest in dogs?
Smell.
This item keeps pets safe, helps with training, and can cost $50–$200.
What is a crate or carrier?
These type of costs can increase for long-haired pets or certain breeds.
What are grooming costs?
True or False: Pets are a short-term commitment.
In most cases -- FALSE!
Give 1 or 2 ideas for saving money when shopping for a pet.
(Answers will vary.)
Which sense is strongest in cats?
Hearing.
The lifetime cost of owning a cat or dog can cost between...
$20,000 to $40,000 dollars!
True or False? Treating a broken leg or injury can cost thousands of dollars.
True (usually is an emergency vet visit and treatment.)
The total estimated startup cost for a dog or cat in the first few months.
It can cost between $300 and $1,000.00.
What is one important rule about feeding your aquarium fish?
No overfeeding -- be sure to read the directions on the fish food container.
Keeping pets at a healthy weight helps prevent this expensive problem.
Diabetes and joint problems.