how much would it cost to care for puppy?
i dont have a dog put was just wondering how much do u think it would cost to care for a pup like feeding buying it toys and going to vets and stuff?
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For the first year of the puppies life you should be prepared to spend $3000.00 to $4000.00 in total expenses.
ppl who have children age faster. dont think about money, think about your life. you are taking years off your life when you have to stress your mind for feeding and caring and cleaning up poo.
anyways, the answer to your question is the same as the answer to your baby: It cost as much as you love them. the more you love them, the more you spend on higher quality food. you can go to the store and buy the cheapest food and call it a day, or you can spend $20 for good food that makes the hair of your dog feel like silk.
depends on how much they dump on your carpet
personally i don’t think it would cost over $1000 dollars for the first year even with vet visits and food, but if you get it groomed, that’s a different story
Initially there are a few thousand dollars involved in either purchasing a puppy from a reputable breeder or adopting from a shelter. New puppies need supplies like a bed, carrier, toys, collar, leash, food, treats etc… You also need to take the puppy to the vet right away to make sure it is healthy before you decide to keep the puppy, this cost varies depending on what vet you see and what they recommend. Vaccines will cost several hundred dollars during the first year and the dog will need annual boosters thereafter. This is assuming the puppy is completely healthy. Many puppies contract parasites, viruses, or are accidentally injured, find their way into something toxic etc… emergency vet bills can be thousands of dollars as well. It’s a good idea to have separate vet bill money set aside, just in case there is ever an emergency.
Well, the first two visits to the vet for vaccinations will cost about $100, give or take. A bag of Puppy Chow is around $9; Milk Bone treats for puppies are about $3 a box; a kennel is around $35 (varies with size); a collar and leash will cost about $20; puppy shampoo is about $4 per bottle. If you get a dog that will have to be groomed (like a Poodle), Pet Smart charges $55. So, I suppose getting a puppy is a bit pricey, but dogs are awesome pets and worth the money. Good Luck!
I recommend fro you to buy a puppy that already has its shots. You can go to Puppyfind.com and there are puppies and dogs that are for sale, so you can save a lot of money. A 50 pound bag of food goes from $50 – $60, and if it’s a puppy it can last for about 3 monthes or more. Dogs only eat twice a day so it goes by slow. I hope i helped. God Bless.
Well I have a small Chihuahua and they can get quite expensive.
Basic Insurance (Vets/health Care)= $30 per month
Food= $60 yearly (This depends on how big the dog is)
Toys= $50 Max
Snacks (For Training etc.)= $20 per two months
Grooming and Shampoo= $15 per visit for the Basic
Micro ship & Registration= $25-$60
Neutering or Spaying (Optional)= $50 (Depends on dog)
Then again it’s always different. This is on my little dog so who knows.
The puppy itself is the first cost, that all depends. Some people get animals from shelters, some pay hundreds for them. Depending on the size of the dog. I’m going to estimate a large dog. For one dog around 50-60 lbs. Largest bag of dog food, lasts around 1.5-2 weeks, if you feed a few cups twice a day, is around 16$.. 32$ a month. You would need to get all the required shots which are about a 150$ every year. Tags usually come with the shots. Toys all range, highest being maybe 25$. It’s VERY smart to get your pet spay or neutered which, on average, is around 88$. Bowls and collars and all the beginning things I would estimate about 50$ for. Plus, you’ll need to have extra money at all times in case something happens. (Eats something, parvo, dog fight, etc.) At the ER clinic a normal bill is around 200$.
So beginning things: 50$
Spay/ Neuter: <90$
Food: 32$/month
Extra for emergency: 200$
Toys: 25$
Shots: 150$/year
Basically, every month it will not seem that expensive. But as soon as you get the dog it’ll be about 350$. After that, it’ll be around 50$ a month, including saving up every month for the yearly shots. Having the extra 200$ is not something everybody does, but it is VERY, VERY smart. Ex: something goes wrong and you don’t have the money to take your dog to the ER clinic and you’d feel so guilty and lonely for months because your dog couldn’t be saved. And no, the clinic will not say awww I feel bad let’s work for free because most clinics get jipped a lot.. that sounds very greedy, but it’s true.
FInal answer: 50$ a month, if you saved an extra 17$ after one year you would have the extra 200$.
On top of the expense of buying a dog:
Vet visits: you will need to visit the vet a minimum (and I mean minimum) of 3 times in the first 6 months. Depending on your specific vet’s prices, each visit could cost anywhere from $40-$120 for the exam, tests, and vaccinations needed for your puppy. Once they’ve had all of their first year vaccines (or at a time your vet deems it appropriate), your puppy will need to be spayed/neutered. Our vet’s office charges around $450 for this. Most shelters and rescues will provide this service free of charge when you adopt a dog.
Feeding: You’ve got lots of options here, but if you want to provide your dog good nutrition, you’re going to have to spend at least $40 on a big bag of food. Do some research or ask your vet or breeder what they suggest and stick with that. Keep in mind though that the more expensive dog foods will last longer than the cheaper ones, as you don’t have to feed as much per day of the good stuff. Our 5-month-old lab goes through a large bag of dog food in 4-5 weeks.
Treats are great trainer tools. Plan on using treats multiple times a day while training your dog. The cost depends on the quality, amount, etc.
Toys: Again, lots of options. Browse the toy aisle at your local pet store; anything ranging from $3 to $25; depends on how many you get and how often you need new toys. We get at least one new toy for our puppy every couple weeks or so. We rotate toys every few days so he doesn’t get bored with them as fast also. Old socks can also make great toys!
Make sure you factor in the cost of getting your dog chipped (usually offered free when adopting from a rescue or shelter), bowls, leashes, collars, dog tags, a crate/bed, damaged items (puppies chew!), and especially the cost of ER visits should anything go wrong. Our puppy wound up in the ER on a Friday night in a scenario that we never imagined could happen. He’s fine now, but it was not cheap! Make sure you are able to care for your dog in case of an emergency.
Just as important as spending money on a dog is spending time with them. Make sure you get a dog only if you are willing to put in the effort to train it and give it the attention it needs. Too many people get dogs and then realize they didn’t know how much time a dog takes to raise and love. It’s almost like having a baby or toddler.
My advice is to get some recommendations for a good vet in your area and get some numbers regarding the first year vaccine schedule. Most vets can give you an estimate on first-year costs, based on the breed/size of the dog you are thinking of. Don’t just go with the cheapest vet; go with one you trust. Browse through your local pet store and check out prices on food, toys, bedding, and all the other things you will need. I’ve heard before that owning a dog can cost anywhere from $1,000-$3,000 the first year; seems about right with our puppy. Since May, we have spent nearly $2,000.
Good luck!
I’ve had my dog since May and so far i’ve dropped about $2300 on him so far between the actual cost of him which was $450. Between vet visits, food, toys, crate, etc. months. I did have to take him to the vet because he contracted tapeworm and that bill alone was $300. Besides that, they are still expensive.
Let’s say you’re adopting from a local shelter as opposed to buying from a breeder. By doing so, you’ll save hundreds of dollars–and possibly take advantage of the spay / neuter surgery that many shelters include in the price of adoption. That said, you can still expect to spend between $795 to $1725 the first year, just for the basics.
Check this link for more info.
http://dogtime.com/cost-owning-dog.html