If you are thinking of getting a cat this year, a recent report might or might not scare you off as to what the cost of getting and owning one is.
If you already own a cat, you may or may not be surprised at what the cost has been or will continue to be.
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Here are the projected costs of cat ownership for 2023, according to findings from Rover. The costs are broken down into three different categories.
Upfront costs
These can range from $755 to $3,020, according to Rover.
These costs include items or services such as:
- Adoption fees
- Spay or neuter surgery
- Initial exam and vaccinations
- Collar
- Bed
- Food
- Food and water bowls
- Litter box
- Litter
- Pet license
- Scratching post
- Toys
- Nail trimmers
- Microchip
- Carrier
- Brush
Cost of annual essentials
These can range from $325 to $1,600 per year, according to Rover.
These costs include items or services such as:
- Food
- Litter
- Toys
- Annual check-up
Optional extras
These can range from $1,170 to $3,605 per year, according to Rover.
These costs include items or services such as:
- Emergency vet bills
- Dental cleaning
- Drop-in visits
- Grooming
- Apartment pet deposit
- Pet insurance
- Litter genie
What are your biggest expenses for a cat? Let us know in the comments below.