The costs of having a dog or cat are different and may be a determining factor in choosing your new companion.
Felix The Vet analyzes all the costs involved in adopting a new companion for your life. Watch the video:
In this video Felix The Vet talks about the costs of having a cat and a dog, covering fixed costs such as feeding, vaccination and castration. The values given are average.
Costs of owning a dog or cat: Fixed costs include food, vaccination, castration, microchip
The values provided are average and may vary depending on the location
Invest in quality animal feed for long-term health benefits and cost savings in veterinary care: Different brands and sizes of cat food range from €23 to €30 per 2kg bag, which can last up to a month depending on the size and diet of the cat.
It is important to understand that cats need to be vaccinated regularly and well parasitized for hygiene and public health purposes.
Cat vaccination and medical expenses cost about €9-€12 per month : Cats who have access abroad need more vaccines, increasing the cost
Microchip and sterilization are important but not mandatory and can cost up to €40
Appropriate hygiene and monitoring of anesthesia are crucial during animal surgeries: Surgery should be performed in an operating room under anesthesia, following hygiene and sterilization guidelines
Anaesthetic monitoring should be used during surgery to ensure animal comfort and safety
Care for dogs can be much more expensive than cats, but preventive measures can help reduce costs : Quality dog food can vary from 15 to 90 euros and the amount required will depend on the size of the dog
Preventive measures against parasites can cost about 15 to 25 euros per month, while vaccination costs do not depend on the size
The national dog health plan may cost up to EUR 280 for sterilization: Dog vaccination programme costs between 45 and 170 euros per year.
The cost of registration and application of the microchip is between EUR 25 and 40.
The costs of sterilization may range from EUR 180 to EUR 280 for dogs.
Overall, dog food and parasite control expenses can reach 200 to 1,000 euros per year.
The annual expenditure of a dog is between 450€ and 1,500€: The first year’s expenses can go up to €2,000.
Larger dogs cost significantly more than smaller dogs.
Regular examinations avoid costly health problems in pets: many pet owners do not detect diseases in their pets until they are advanced
Regular pet blood tests are essential and expenditure should be included in annual budgets