Pet Expenses, Tally it up!
What will my pet cost me annually in upkeep?
Thinking about buying a specific pet? Would you like to know the approximate annual costs associated with your potential family member before the point of purchase?
What will my pet cost me annually in upkeep?
Several factors influence the annual upkeep of a pet. If your pet is healthy, you will probably spend a lot less per year than someone who has an unhealthy pet. The following averages are based on the annual cost of food, routine veterinary services and grooming. Of course, you’ll need to allow additional money for start-up, treats and toys. Since this encompasses a wide variance of cost due to personal preference, this allowance has been excluded from our averages. In addition, the averages do not include the cost of your pet.
Please keep in mind that costs can vary according to demographic location. Again, these costs are estimates, but will provide a potential pet owner with a base cost for the upkeep of their new pet.
The ‘average’ dog owner will spend about $450 annually. This figure is based on the average expenses of a small, medium and large dog.
-The ‘average’ cat owner will spend about $300 annually.
-A pet mouse will cost an owner approximately $50 per year.
-A pet rat will cost an owner approximately $50 per year.
-Plan to spend approximately $130 annually for upkeep on a rabbit.
-A guinea pig will cost an owner about $140 annually to maintain.
-A gerbil will cost an owner about $75 annually to maintain.
-Allow about $75 annually for a pet hamster.
-A pet chinchilla will cost an owner about $110 annually for upkeep.
-Hedgehogs average about $100 annually to maintain.
-Plan to spend about $40 per year on your goldfish. This includes fish food, chemicals and health items.
-Parakeets and cockatiels have an annual upkeep of about $110.
-A tarantula will cost you about $50 annually to maintain.
-Plan to spend about $90 annually for your pet lizard.
-An iguana will cost its owner an average of $200 annually for upkeep.
-About $240 annually should cover the upkeep of your pet snake.
-A turtle owner should set aside about $100 annually for upkeep.
-Salamanders and frogs will cost and owner about $100 annually to maintain.
-Plan to spend about $175 per year on your pet ferret.
-And last, but certainly not least, plan to spend at least $450 annually on your pet potbellied pig. They are worth every dime, too!
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