How much do you spend on your Yorkie?

[LoveMyReese]

$300/mo?!

-We pay $20/mo for Pet Insurance (covers ALL her visits and spaying, when it's time!)
-$10/mo food
-$20/mo grooming
-$10/mo flea/tick treatment
-$40 every 6 mos. for Heartworm meds
-Treats $5/mo
-Hair accessories/collars/etc. $10/mo

So about $80/mo.

[bettyeanne]

Whatever it takes!! I have no idea until I get tax stuff ready for our accountant. The first time he saw her, he almost fell out of his chair and was speechless!! I knew he wasn't necessarily a pet freak like us, and asked him why the surprise? He finally said, "I just thought there would be more of her"!!

[Valeria Morriso]

I don't even want to know. She is my weakness when it comes to spending.

[keylargolady100]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Puppies, the first year anyhow are more costly, I would think.
For Buddy I pay approx:
1. Food, every 3 wks. 13.99 (Natural Balance Organic)
2. Treats - 15.00-20.00 every three wks.
3. Pet Ins. 28.03 once a month
4. Heartguard 4.25 month (24.00 every six months)
5. Flea meds 12.00 month (38.00 every three months)
6. Fresh Chicken 9.00-12.00 twice a month ( I cook it every other wk)
7. Grooming Supplies, grooming table 125.00, clipper 65.00, comb, brush
shampoo, conditioner, top knot gel , toothpaste, brush etc, ?
8. Once a year check up - $297.00
9. Assessories, toys & bones, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ LOL

But the love you get back.......PRICELESS Lol

[Diego]

I don't really count but I can say that I am becoming a pj's and jogging suit addict . This morning , I received 2 pink Hello Kitty joggins suits . I am waiting to few orders to come .

[RebelBelle]

My baby is awfully spoiled now that I look at it.... I should definitely be able to claim him as a dependant on my taxes! He is only 18 months old, so we just got his annual checkup done. Here is the breakdown of my Jamie expenses so far. Some of the things aren't necessary but make our lives easier/happier. I don't use monthly flea treatments so we don't have that expense. Monthly I only spend between $100-130 on Jamie.

Startup Expenses (I had nothing!)
$120 - Two Puppy visits with shots
$35 - Playpen
$30 - 2 Leash/Harness sets
$300 - Neuter, bloodwork, pain meds
$80 - Crate and crate bed
$150 - Grooming Supplies (Peticure, Scissors, Combs, Brush, Grooming Bands, Dental Supplies, Ear Cleaning)
$100 - Miscellaneous (Beds, clothes, blankets, toys, Nutrical)
$50 - Stroller
$100 - Carseat

Per Month...
Food: $40 2 bags NV Raw Medallions
Potty Pads: $15 1 package Arm & Hammer Puppy Pads
Toys: $10
Clothes: $10-$20
Treats $10 (I give Cherrios, Yogurt and Yorkie Yummies.)
Grooming: $0 (I do it all myself.)
Medical Savings Account: $25-$50

Every 6 months...
Heartworm: $25 6 Month supply of Interceptor
Baby Wipes: $20 for large box of wipes

Every year thereafter...
Annual Visit: $120 (Fecal, Boosters, Blood Panel)
Joint Supplement: $40 Synovi G3 120 count (Will last way longer than a year, not necessary for all dogs but Jamie has LP.)
Grooming: $30 Shampoo and Conditioner and Finishing Gel

[T Doll]

Originally Posted by chachi

The first yr is going to be more expensive because you have puppy shots and spay/neuter. I have 2 and I spend about $70 on food. Probably $10-$15 on treats. Their annual shots and wellness blood work runs $200 per yr per dog. Their grooming is $35 per dog every 3 mos. They havent had to have their teeth cleaned but later on when they do it runs $130 per dog per yr. I buy chewies probably about $15-2o per month. This doesnt include toys, bed, xpen and misc that you buy for them. Its not bad if you have a healthy dog which I do but if you have an unhealthy one the vet bills can get hefty

$130 for teeth cleaning sounds like an amazing deal! I just got a quote from my vet for teeth cleaning and extracting 2 retained baby teeth...the total came to $630 And that's with a $50 discount for February 'cause it's dental month, otherwise it would be $680

[Jacklynn]

My yorkies go through about 2 bags of food a month which is $14 something or other
Then their shampoo, which I bath them once a week and one bottle lasts me about 2 months. Their heartworm meds which I get for a decent price... and then flea - flea stuff is what is the most expensive

umm if you break it down It is under $100 a month, probably more like $70, plus any treats and special toys we might get them in that month.

BUT lemme tell you, that just in this month we spent almost $500 at the vet. That of course is pretty high, and most was on one of them that was sick and included things like rabies and heartworm tests for both dogs and some take home meds, and a check-up and a REcheck-up.

So it isn't really the months expenses that get you, it is those surprise things

[mscat]

i have not broke down all the money in one month I spend on Suzi... I can't help myself when I go to a store to pick up a new toy or treat for her each time! LOL , she is Priceless

[Weezie]

Originally Posted by CupofDog

I agree. You never know. And get emergency pet medical insurance!

I spend probably $150 for food and regular medical supplies for my two monsters. I trim their nails with a Peticure (amazing product, btw). I also live in an urban area and am a raw feeder, which yanks my bill up. Now, for toys and treats and clothes and accessories...Hmm, I try not to know how much I spend!! LOL!!

Kidding. Seriously, after the first year it got pretty inexpensive, which got me more into the toy/treat/clothing buying habit!

Its all what you want it to be. It depends on your location and which vet you choose. It also depends on the vaccine protocall you decide - I titer test my furkids, which means running blood tests to see their immunity levels rather then unnecessarily re-vaccinating. This is about 2X the cost of vaccines...so its all about how you choose to 'parent'

What is the name of the pet ins you have and have you ever had to use it? Thanks, Connie

[newproudmom]

my budget for charlie is $100 a month. I have him for only one month. All of his supplies including clothes are gifts from his auntie and daddy. So all I have to buy was food for him. He doesn't eat a lot so it only cost $15 (a 5lb bag of food last a month) a month for food. Treat is the natural balance turkey roll that cost $5 last a month. Almost done with all his shots. His daddy groom him at home. I also bath him at home. His shampoo last pretty long. We still have yet to visit vet. He is fine at the moment so no need yet. Still have yet to buy him a x pen and a new portable fold up crate..we got him a portable travel crate from walmart. I tried to wash it once and broke it. He is currently staying in a half broken crate. If i have my way, I would spoil him more but his daddy won't let me.

[Jacklynn]

haha I didn't realize this was an older thread, and replied again, my budget apparently went up for them

[Ashley V]

I spend about $75 max a month on my two. I buy everything in bulk, so a month it ends up being cheaper and grooming is free for Smokey and only $35 for Chip. When hubby gets a job and we get our bills more settled I'm planning on taking about $50 a paycheck and putting it away in the bank for emergencies just for them.

[tumismom]

I don't even wanna know! i give them Primal Raw and I also home cook for them. Between their food, treats, heartworm meds, flea meds, grooming, and all the other extra..i think i'll be scared to find out.

[SRD]

HOHO, never really budgeted or considered.
okay, lets see:
EVO dry kibbles one bag a month 17.00
EVO canned rabbit meat 8 cans a month 48.00
treats, don't even know, always buy too much
chews, bully sticks/curls and fish sticks about 20.00
heart worm prevention/flea provention, don't know how much
pet head shampoo/ice on ice spay/pet silk serum, don't know how much
poop bags, about 4 rolls a month 8.00
dental (petzlife gel/liquid add to water) don't know how much
clothing/accessorries don't know and don't wanna know
and not counting the vet checks/vaccination, emergencies (shorty was just in ER for allergic reaction to vaccines couple days ago, cost me 160)

in conclusion, its better to NOT KNOW