How much do your cats cost you?

Booktigger · 19-08-2006, 09:49 AM

Was thinking about this last night, as i am hoping to give the vets a set amount each month to cover the annual blood tests and vaccs, so it isn't a lump sum, and then thought about how much else they have cost me!!
I spent about £45 on wet food this month, but did overbuy as they gave me a better deal if I bought in bulk, that is between 3 of them, but Molly keeps pinching Toms Whiskas, so I am going to start mixing hers in an attempt to stop this.
Dry food was £14, but that will last about 3 months.
Litter is only £5 a month, as I am getting it at a discount rate at the moment.
Insurance is just under £25 a month.
I am estimating that the amount I will take to the vets will be between £20 and £25, but will confirm that on Thurs.
So, I make that about £105 a month, or £35 per cat, but it does mean that I shouldn't get any lump sum vet bills as I Am budgeting for blood tests and boosters, and they are insured.

Moli · 19-08-2006, 10:26 AM

I wouldn't like to add it up! but with 4 cats and 3 dogs needing boosters every year, plus food and toys and other vets bills, think it quite a lot!

CJK · 19-08-2006, 10:28 AM

I never actually added it all up before now. I buy food from cash n carry or online, Iams kitten at moment for the younger two and iams adult light for the fat boy (bless him) and iams adult for my other. The kittens alst me 2-3 weeks, the tohers 4-5 weeks. Wet food costs me about £25-£30 a month. Insurance just under £20 , litter max £13.99 a month
i put 5-10 a week onto my account at vets, to cover anything that might crop up, but I do pay for vaccs at time of having them if i can.

gosh, soon adds up doesnt it!

Sweet · 19-08-2006, 04:19 PM

It costs quite a bit with everything you need and insurance for 4 of them, I darn't add it up LOL x

Kim · 19-08-2006, 04:33 PM

I daren't add it all up. I have decided now that Misty & Sasha are 9 that I will not have their annual vaccs done. This is not because of the money although it will help, but I feel they must have a good amount of immunity by now!

I spend about £20 per month on a bag of Royal Canin, and about another £20 on wet food and then there is insurance.....

borderdawn · 19-08-2006, 04:41 PM

I havent thought about the Cats, but vet bill for Connor stands at just over £900 with 4-5 weeks of treatment left!

Dawn.

Kazz · 19-08-2006, 04:54 PM

Never thought about it and would hate to even try to add it up.

Mags · 19-08-2006, 05:03 PM

I can't say I've ever added up what I have spent on Cassie either. The only big bill that stands out in mind was for when she had to be hospitalised 2 years ago.....and that was £500+.........

Donna · 19-08-2006, 05:33 PM

i dont want to know!!! They get whatever they need and I have not had any major illness problems so hope it continues!

Naomi · 20-08-2006, 02:07 PM

All told?.....about £20 a month for my lot. That includes wet food, dry food and cat litter for the two kittens.

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