When you get a dog you will have a lot of new costs in your budget. Dogs need to eat, they need a bed, toys, treats, and the list goes on and on. These new purchases will cost you quite some $ dollars from your pocket. In this post you will see what is costing you a fortune. These 10 products and services have been added to your monthly and yearly expenses. Some studies show that they cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
1- First year costs.
When you first get your puppy you are going to buy all their necessities. These can include adoption fees ($100-$500), spaying or neutering ($35-$200), food and water bowls ($10-$40), collar and leash ($20-$100), dog bed ($25-$200), crate ($20-$250), training ($30-$300) and fencing (if your yard does not already have one) (up to $2,500).
It is based on your dog and your own preferences. You can buy organic treats, or commercial well-known treats. Wither one can cost you approximately ($100-$400) every year.
Toys are not just for fun, they are necessities for your dogs. They help your dog to be mentally healthy, and a good exercise.
4- Cleaning supplies
When you have a dog you will have to clem up the mess they live behind. You might have to wash your carpet a couple of times per month. You will have to spend from ($50-$150) per year.
If you have a dog, then you will have to take him or her to the Vet for checkups at least once a year. This can include an office visit fee, vaccinations blood work, fecal exam and dental cleaning as needed. ($500-$1,000 per year)
All dogs should be on preventive medications like heartworm medicine and flea and tick prevention. ($200-$500) Depending on your dog’s physical condition, you could also end up paying for additional nutritional supplements (up to around $100 per year).
When you get a dog feels like having a child. You can never leave them alone for more than a couple of hours per day. IF you have to travel, you either have to take him or her with you, or you have to pay someone to look after them. This will cost you ($200-$500) every year.
