Did you know you’ll probably spend upwards of $20,000 on your pet during his lifetime?! This may be hard to believe, but it's true.
Paws on this for a moment: A young puppy at a local shelter may cost just $100, but you could end up shelling out the equivalent of a down payment on a house if he lives up to 12 years. Surprised?
You Spend More Than You Realize
Let’s break it down for you: the average annual cost for owning a dog is $2,084, while cat owners pay an average of $1,318. Expenses include veterinary care, boarding, grooming, food and treats, toys, training, collars and leashes. And those are only the basics! Would you have guessed that veterinary care is more than half of those expenses? And that doesn’t even include over-the-counter medications and other supplies!
Dogs Cats
Percent of households owning 36.5% 30.4%
Number of households owning 43,346,000 36,117,000
Pet insurance is one affordable way to be financially prepared to give your pet the best medical care possible every single day. Through payment of an affordable monthly or annual payment, you can rest assured knowing that you are can provide your pet with the best possible veterinary care in their darkest hour.
Owning a pet is serious responsibility and there are major costs associated. So be sure you take all this in to account before you commit.
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Source: AVMA