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Pet Cost Calculator: What Does a Dog or Cat Cost?

Food is only part of it. Vaccines, parasite control, grooming, boarding and the first year setup add up; plan before you adopt.

Pet Expected life span (years) Food per month (₹) Treats, toys and litter per month (₹) Grooming per month (₹) Vet check-ups per year (₹) Vaccines per year (₹) Flea, tick and worm treatment per year (₹) Insurance or emergency savings per year (₹) Boarding or pet sitting per year (₹) Adoption or purchase (one time) (₹) Setup: bed, crate, bowls, leash (one time) (₹) Spay or neuter and microchip (one time) (₹)

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Common questions

What is the biggest cost of a pet?

Usually food and vet care, and unexpected illness or accidents. An emergency fund or pet insurance helps.

Is the first year more expensive?

Yes: adoption or purchase, the full vaccine series, spay or neuter, microchip and things like a bed, crate and bowls.

How long do dogs and cats live?

Dogs about 10–15 years (small breeds longer), cats about 12–18 years.

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