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Originally Posted by Lil Sis Please plan for other expenses.. such as vet visits, flea preventive and more. The biggest cost of the puppy is not the price you pay. The biggest concern is emergency health care. Pet insurance may be what you need.
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I believe I have read on this site the first year of ownership is the most expensive. It includes:
-purchase price
-first wellness check
-shots, including the rabies vaccine
-spay/neuter
-microchipping
-grooming
-1 year wellness check
-pulling of puppy teeth
As well as the cost of normal supplies like beds, blankets, toys, food,