Pet Cost Calculator

First-year and annual cost of a dog, cat, or other pet — adoption to vet bills.

Adoption / purchase ($):

Setup (crate, bed, supplies) ($):

Food / month ($):

Vet & insurance / month ($):

Grooming & other / month ($):

How to use

Enter adoption and monthly costs, then click Calculate.

Dog vs cat — which costs more?

Dogs typically cost 2-3x more than cats, mostly from food, vet care, and boarding.

What is the biggest surprise cost?

Emergency vet bills — $1,000-5,000 is common. Pet insurance or a dedicated fund helps.

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