how much money does getting a cat cost?!?

Question

ok, so im thinking of getting a at but how much would it cost for:
-cat supplies (cage, litter box, ..etc.)
-pet foods
-vet checks
thx =]

Answer 1

Before you decide to adopt a cat, take a look at the budget I have created for you below. I have left prices out because they vary depending on where you live; visit the local humane society, pet store, or vet to get costs for your areas. Owning a cat requires both significant long-term emotional and financial commitments!

One Time Costs **

Kitten shots. If you have a kitten, it will require at least a couple of sets of shots until its immune system is fully developed. Once it matures it need only go to the vet once a year for a booster (barring any unforeseen medical conditions, of course).

Collar, leash, and harness. It's a good idea to have both a collar and a harness; if you plan on letting your cat outside, put her on her harness and leash. Cats are very adept at escaping their collars.

Litter box and scoop.

Food and water bowls.

Scratching post. Give your cat an alternative to shredding your furniture and carpets!

Kennel. Good for car rides (many cats do not enjoy cars!), vacations, moving day, etc.

Brush/comb, and nail clippers.

Spay/neuter surgery. There are simply not enough homes for all of our homeless pets. Keep the pet population down by spaying or neutering your pet.

Permanent identification. Have your pet tattooed or microchipped just in case he or she gets lost. Tattooing can be done at the same time as the spay/neuter surgery, and microchipping is a quick and painless process done by injection.

Cat bed. This isn't a necessary expense at all; most cats are perfectly content to curl up on your bed! If you want to encourage kitty to sleep in her own bed, or if you just think she would like her own "private" spot, then there are many types of cat beds available.

Recurring Costs**

Food. Try to find your cat primarily dry food; it's better for her teeth. You can also mix in a little canned food or provide canned food as an occasional treat.

Treats.

Kitty litter. Look for high-quality kitty litter; lower-quality litter tends to product a lot of dust, which kitty can breathe in when she's doing her business.

Annual vet visit. Adult cats need an annual booster shot. The vet can do a check-up at the same time.

Furball medication. Cats are fastidiously clean and groom themselves constantly. Inevitably they swallow some of their fur, which can result in a buildup in their stomachs ... leading to the dreaded furball. Medication can help to alleviate furballs in your feline.

Grooming. Cats will need their claws trimmed periodically; you can ask your vet to show you how to do this yourself, or you can take your cat to the groomers to get it done.

Toys. Keep your cat indoors and provide it with a toys to keep it entertained and happy.

Boarding. Most people prefer not to take their cats on vacations. Check with some local kennels to determine the cost of a night's stay.

Other Costs **

Unforeseen medical costs, including dental care. Like people, your cat may sometimes get sick or require dental care. If you are worried about additional medical costs, you may want to look into purchasing pet insurance for peace of mind.

Re-upholstering! It's not always possible to stop your cat from shredding the furniture. If your mischievous little feline is the type to sneak in a few scratches, you might want to budget in the cost of re-upholstering some furniture.

Answer 2

Food and litter for 5 cats was running me $80 plus $15 (litter). Vet bills for checkup on all five were around $450. Extra vet bills for problems this past year was well over $3,000 but we had a diabetic cat go into a pancreatic attack, one had heart trouble and one had cancer which we weren't able to stop on her.

It's going to be about $150 for vet costs for your cat to get her/him updated with checkups and vaccinations. Figure $15 a month with food (don't feed junk food get good stuff from the pet supplies store) and $4 a month for litter depending on if you get the clumping kind or the clay litter. Clumping is more expensive.

They don't need a cage, but a $25 carrier is a necessary investment. Make your own toys. Crumpled paper balls are fine for a cat.

Answer 3

I just adopted a cat about three days ago here are my cost so far.
300. Apartment Deposit so I can even get a cat NON REFUNDABLE
200. Apartment Deposit REFUNDABLE
15. Apartment MONTHLY fee for keeping it
30. Cat adoption fee to (purchase)
99. Vet fee So that the Apartment will allow the cat and because you have to to get the shots
20. Water/ food bowls
30. Cat littler box
20. Cat litter
5. Collar
50. Cat crate.(hard ) To and from the vet
10. Brush ( long haired)
10 . Cat shampoo( Bath every few months)
15. Cat toy/ scratching post

Here are things I have not yet gotten.
65. Heart worm/ flee PER 6 Months
35. 2nd vet visit for ear mites and upper respiratory infection in three weeks(my cat is sick)
50 OR so vet bill PER 6 months
20 Bag of food MONTHLY
10 Cat treats MONTHLY
20. Littler MONTHLY or more depends on cat and your cleaning
20 . Cat bed
100 Cat tree
20 random cat toy
50 or so Spay/ neuter (already done so free for me) Some places do it for free.
?? Shots(rabies) (done for me for free, but will have to get later)
@ 60 .ID chip Chip Cost money and the Fee PER YEAR
15 nail clipper
10 nail caps
Damages done by cat.
Unforeseen illness( another cat gets yours sick) (eating poison/ plants / foods)
Damages done to a person.
Cat gets out and your late for work( lost wages)

Answer 4

Vet checks and shots can cost a lot. I take my cat to the local shelter for shots, but when she is sick I have to take her to the vet. The last time it cost me about 100 for a visit and medicine.
Monthly I pay:
food: 6.00
litter: 6.00
I purchase litter box at walmart for 15.00 and I bought food bowls at dollar tree. Cats don't cost a lot unless they get sick.

Answer 5

Pet supplies- $40.
Pet food monthly- $40.
Vet (shots, spay/neuter)-$250.
Once you get the shots and spay/nueter cats are pretty cheap.

Answer 6

it would depend on the store and what quality of the item so im not so sure