Cats Are Cheaper Than Dogs
Dogs cost up to $101,070 in a lifetime.

(Animal Radio® Newsroom October 25, 2011) The truth about cats and dogs:  They can cost an arm and a leg in the long run.

Dogs can cost between $310 and $7,100 to maintain every year and between $4,070 and $101,070 to maintain over a lifetime, says Kiplinger's Personal Finance. That's more than kibbles and bits.

Cats are cheaper on average: between $490 and $940 per year and between $7,760 and $15,260 per lifetime.

The annual costs take into account many factors, including food, toys, monthly veterinarian visits, and other essential supplies.

However, fish remain a cost-effective alternative to the more high-maintenance pets. Fish cost an average of just $230 in their first year, $20 annually, and $270-$910 for a lifetime.

If you plan on owning a cat or dog, be sure that you have the money to pay for the expenses. Love for a pet is essential, but ultimately it's money that pays the bills. If the cost for a dog or cat is too high, there are always other fish in the sea.

 

 

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