Pets are a wonderful thing. I love having my pets and they mean the world to me. However, I have seen many people get ahead of themselves and buy a pet before they truly are ready. If you have never owned a pet before, then the costs may amaze you.
Costs in the first year.
Your expenses for your pet will be much higher in the first year, because you most likely will have to pay a fee to buy the animal, and they will also most likely need any puppy or kitten (or whatever your pet is) vaccinations.
Different breeds will cost differently. Will you adopt (yes, you should!), or will you go for an expensive breed? Some breeds can cost a few thousand dollars.
Also, will you buy an adult animal or a young one? Usually adult animals are cheaper.
Food.
Food is something that you will have to buy often of course! Food for your pet may be small like $10 a month, or you may be spending hundreds. This depends on how small or large your animal is (bigger animals are going to eat more, of course) and the quality of food that you will be buying.
Also, if your pet has a medical problem, then they might require more expensive food as well.
Medical expenses.
Medical expenses may arise when you have an animal. They will need their vaccinations, get spayed or neutered, they might get sick and so on. If you are getting a pet, then you need to make sure that you have enough money to keep them healthy.
Toys.
You will probably want to buy your pet toys as well. They want to have fun too! Toys don’t have to be super expensive though. Find something quality that will lost a long time. Usually buying a cheap toy means that it won’t last long. You don’t want to buy a $10 dog toy only to have it break and in pieces within a few minutes.
Miscellaneous.
There are many other things you will have to buy. You might need collars, tags, leashes, bed, dog gates, grooming, training classes, pet sitters, and so on.
How much do you spend on your pet(s) each month or each yet?
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