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Cost of Pet Ownership

How much will it cost to care for my dog or cat?

Pet ownership is expensive, are you sure you can afford it? Use the following as an approximate guide of how much it’s going to cost to care for your pet.

Note these estimates do not include unforeseen medical bills, which can add up to several hundred dollars quite quickly. Pet insurance will run you approximately $250 to $500 per year if desired.

Estimates were obtained from the Ontario Veterinary Association, but expect costs in Newfoundland to be very similar.


Cost of Caring for an Adult 40 Pound Dog:

Annual Vaccines                 $89.25
Annual Fecal Exam $29.57
Flea Prevention $61.50
Annual Heartworm Test $51.25
Food $487.90
Toys $34.50
Annual Total: $802.94

Cost of Caring for an Adult 10 Pound Cat:

Annual Vaccines $89.25
Annual Fecal Exam $29.57
Flea Prevention $61.50
Litter $86.72
Food $292.90
Toys $34.50
Annual Total: $594.44

Cost of Puppy Ownership:

Puppy Vaccine Series $293.51
Fecal Exam $29.57
Deworming Medication $22.37
Flea Prevention $61.51
Heartworm Prevention $51.26
Microchip Identification $61.27
Spay $307.08
Neuter $261.50
Obedience Classes $143.75
Food $518.67
Toys $30.00
Leash & Collar $22.40
Bowls $16.51
Dog Licence $7.00
Annual Total Female: $1564.90
Annual Total Male: $1519.32

Cost of Kitten Ownership: Kitten Vaccine Series $293.51

Fecal Exam $29.57
Deworming Medication $22.37
Flea Prevention $61.51
Microchip Identification $61.27
Spay $241.57
Neuter $158.76
Food $328.23
Toys $30.00
Collar $6.84
Bowls $12.14
Litter Box $20.69
Litter $84.39
Total Female: $1192.09
Total Male: $1109.28  



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