Forbes on Nostr: How Much Is A Cat In Australia? ========== According to Animal Medicines Australia's ...
How Much Is A Cat In Australia?
==========
According to Animal Medicines Australia's 2022 survey, a third of households in Australia have at least one cat, but the RSPCA alone reported taking in almost 34,000 cats in 2022-23. The cost of owning a cat can vary, with the first year being the most expensive. During the first year, expenses can range from $3,000 to $6,000, including essentials like a cat bed, bowl, vaccines, and registration fees. Annual expenses after the first year can amount to a maximum of $1,715, not including unexpected costs for emergency treatment. Vet bills can vary depending on factors like breed, age, and health, with standard procedures like microchipping, vaccinations, and de-sexing costing up to $1,000 in the first year. Essential vet costs in subsequent years can total a minimum of $388 annually. Cat insurance policies in Australia can cost an average of $94 per month and cover accidents, illness, and routine procedures. The cost of cat food and treats can amount to $1,595 per year. Other expenses to consider include registration fees, items like collars and toys, cattery costs, grooming, training, and alternative treatments. The lifespan of a cat is typically between 12 and 18 years, with total expenses over its lifetime ranging from $22,000 to $34,000.
#CatOwnership #PetExpenses #VetBills #CatInsurance #CatFood #CatLifespan
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/pet-insurance/how-much-is-a-cat-in-australia/
==========
According to Animal Medicines Australia's 2022 survey, a third of households in Australia have at least one cat, but the RSPCA alone reported taking in almost 34,000 cats in 2022-23. The cost of owning a cat can vary, with the first year being the most expensive. During the first year, expenses can range from $3,000 to $6,000, including essentials like a cat bed, bowl, vaccines, and registration fees. Annual expenses after the first year can amount to a maximum of $1,715, not including unexpected costs for emergency treatment. Vet bills can vary depending on factors like breed, age, and health, with standard procedures like microchipping, vaccinations, and de-sexing costing up to $1,000 in the first year. Essential vet costs in subsequent years can total a minimum of $388 annually. Cat insurance policies in Australia can cost an average of $94 per month and cover accidents, illness, and routine procedures. The cost of cat food and treats can amount to $1,595 per year. Other expenses to consider include registration fees, items like collars and toys, cattery costs, grooming, training, and alternative treatments. The lifespan of a cat is typically between 12 and 18 years, with total expenses over its lifetime ranging from $22,000 to $34,000.
#CatOwnership #PetExpenses #VetBills #CatInsurance #CatFood #CatLifespan
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/pet-insurance/how-much-is-a-cat-in-australia/