Comments on: How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat?

By: Robin Scott Giles

Robin Scott Giles — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:41:36 +0000

I didn’t see blood work costs as part of the annual exam veterinary costs but I have read where you recommend it annually for young cats and twice a year for seniors

By: Sherry P

Sherry P — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:30:48 +0000

I find these cost estimates are understated. In our area a vet visit is around $70. Basis bloodwork $300+ for a geriatric cat. Solensia injections monthly for arthritic cat $120. Our geriatric cat was on two heart meds, probiotics, steroid for allergies and a stomach med, all compounded. We got 90 day supplies so we weren’t having to order so frequently. It was expensive but she her quality of life was worth it to us. I just don’t think people realize that just like humans, animals require more care as they age.

And kittens can be costly too. One of our two new kittens has serious food allergies and stomatitis. Figuring out and treating what was going on was quite expensive. She came from a cat hoarding situation with lack of proper diet and medical care. She’s doing well now but we worry she may not have a long life because of her birth circumstances. In diagnosing her, we had several special tests, which were expensive. She was in terrible pain from two types of mouth ulcers attributed to food allergies. One, a Menrath ulcer, our vets had never heard of before. We can’t thank our vet enough for all the research she did to figure out our kittens illnesses and treating them. To top it off, our kitten had mites that normally only dogs get. Again from the lack of care in the hoarding situation. Once we started treatment for that it was like we have a new cat. She is so happy now. And she’s such a laid back kitty, not the kitten clawing at her mouth in pain. Granted this is a rare example of both time and cost medically, but it does occur.

We are just fortunate we have a vet that is caring and determined to research and consult to figure out our kitten and geriatric cat issues. It gave our geriatric cat more quality time with us. And hopefully our kitten will be pain free now too. Sorry to ramble, but there are circumstances where pet care is expensive.

By: maria rubi

maria rubi — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:24:46 +0000

Mixed breed kittens are very low in the cast, I always keep thinking about why it is low in the cast now only I come to know this kitten maintenance cast is also low because it will never frequently get ill. Well-informed regarding things necessary to use for kittens. Periodontal disease leads to organ disease is needed information. A very useful article explained top to bottom regarding owning kittens. I suggest Petzlover to buy kittens.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:52:34 +0000

In reply to Pat MacD. Looking at the article again, I think it was inaccurate to describe vet checkups that way. Edited. Thank you for your insights!

By: Pat MacD

Pat MacD — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:05:45 +0000

I am dismayed that you would refer to vet care as a little luxury. A cat should see a vet at least once a year. As for food, a number of vets have told me that most of the large pet food companies do extensive research for their products. So while people may sneer at Fancy Feast,, it is a good healthy food. Cats don’t need holistic food prepared in kitchens by elves and fairies. Friskies is just fine. The pet industry has gone crazy. I do love my cats and feed them well but I don’t go crazy and feed them quail eggs. They have clean litter boxes (cleaned every day) good food, fresh water every day in clean bowls, many toys and numerous beds and blankets.

By: Kathryn Fuller

Kathryn Fuller — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:38:19 +0000

In reply to Me. Best cat toy is tie-rap. My Cat will play with it for days, throwing it up in the air, doing air shows for me and loves to bite down on it and put the clicks through. He just loves it!!!!! Been playing with them for over 8 years.

By: Dave Kisor

Dave Kisor — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:29:34 +0000

I’ve an e-mail signature that reads “Cats and computers. Bring them into your home and your life is no longer your own.”

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:48:55 +0000

In reply to Joann Martino. Hi Joann, thanks for sharing and suggesting that we reevaluate the expenses mentioned in this article. We'll keep it on our list of articles to update.

By: Joann Martino

Joann Martino — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:56:39 +0000

I live in Michigan..it cost over $450. To spayed a cat ..lab bills are $400. At least..vaccines

,with visit over $250..nail trim every month 10 to $20..cat food $ 4.00 per day plus for good we quality.., then litter, probiotic, Lax gel for hairballs 60$ per month plus grooming..revaluate ur prices..please

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to Lindsey Goff. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. I think there are a lot of people who share your frustration. Take care.