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Cat Costs

Getting a new cat is exciting, but before finding your perfect cat, you may want to know what the lifetime costs are associated with kitty’s care. It’s important to be aware of and prepared for the financial responsibility of having a cat. Below is an estimate of annual expenditures.

Item Annual Cat Costs
   
Food1 $250-500
Recurring Medical (& Checkup)2 $75-500
Toys/Treats $50
Litter3 $100-300
Health Insurance4(opt) $300 (optional)
Miscellaneous $50
Annual Total $525-1,700
   
Initial Costs  
Food $15
Food & Water Dishes $15
Litter Box & Scooper $35
Carrier $40
Cat Bed/ Sleeping Pad $30
Scratching Post $40
Toys $15
Total $190
   
CC4C Provided  
Spay/Neuter $150 (average cost)
Other initial medical5 $150 (can be far more)
Vaccinations $60
Deworming $20
Defleaing $20
Total $400

1 Premium brand wet and dry cat food

2 Annual medical exam and possible FVRCP vaccination (every 3 years); rabies and/or FeLV at Veterinarian’s recommendation; and possible medical problem that might require a vet check and medical treatment

3 Scoopable cat litter, scooped daily

4 Insurance coverage varies; annual deductible also varies – this is optional

5 CC4C provides FeLV testing and other treatment as necessary depending on the cat’s health at the time

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