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Originally Posted by roseylovestosho  Thank you for your responses. On the comment about expenses, would anyone mind sharing with me a rough estimate of how much you spend a year on your baby on average? For example, it would be extremely helpful if anyone can provide an estimate on food, vet bills (excluding vet bills you might incur on some unforseen accident), toys, etc? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again! |
For my, I spend about $20 every 3-4 weeks on Blue Buffalo food (for both). $40 every 6 weeks on grooming. $250 spay/neuter. Normal puppy visits and shots- between 35-70 each visit (count on a minimum of 4 visits). Heart worm meds/ flea prevention $80/ 6 month supply . Insurance- $26/month . Don't discount the additional vet bills that you are likely to incur for unplanned, unexpected illnesses- they are guaranteed to occur at some point- savings is a must for that, as is a line of credit. Each episode can easily run several hundred dollars and up.
Now, toys and clothes and the extras- you can go as low or as high as you want on that. Count on several hundred minimum between leashes, harnesses, food dishes, toys, beds, car seat, grooming supplies, urine removers...
And don't forget the cost of training. Basic puppy obedience classes run about $100.
Costs are going to vary by location.