what pet do you think is the most expensive to have?

[Zippy]

I think dogs but reptiles are a close second

[pitc9]

I voted dogs because I've only owned dogs and cats!
My parents GSD mix that is 12 had racked up over $2000 in vet bills before she was even 2 years old!!! (Broken leg, then a torn ACL)
:eek:

[Felicia's Mom]

I think dogs are the most expensive.

[Queen of Poop]

My ferrets have definitely been the most expensive pets.

Two required surgery at $1000 each.
One had monthly lupron shots at $70 per month for 10 months.
One is having monthly lupron shots at $116 per month, he needs 2 shots cause he's so big.
Two required 3 ultrasounds at $400 each

Now don't get me wrong, I love my boys. 3 have gone to the bridge so I've just got one left. I will do anything for my pets. I just wish it didn't have to be so darn expensive - or I'd have many ferrets cause I love them so much.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I think it depends on the specific pet. The most expensive pet we have is Izzy, our iguana. Izzy eats fresh vegetables and fruit. His lighting is ridiculously expensive, his UV light costs $100 and needs to be replaced annually. Izzy has a bedroom-sized room all to himself. In that room Justin built him an iguana jungle-gym, I have no idea how much we spent on building that, a few hundred dollars at least. Justin still has to get a bathtub and plumbing in his room, that will be cost between $100-$200. Izzy also has his own air-conditioner to regulate the temperature of his room, that cost $500. It also costs money to run the AC and his lighting.

[sumbirdy]

Reptiles. Turtle needs all this technical stuff that my dogs and hamster can live without.

[lv4dogs]

I'd say horses but they are not listed.

Considering house pets only though, I'd have to agree with Gail. It's ferrets hands down! I've owned a wide variety of animals over the years and ferrets always top the list year after year after year. lol

[sammy101]

I would say Horses and farm animals.
From your list, i would say dogs.

[Zippy]

i mean non-farm animals i should have been cleared sorry you all :o

[Lady's Human]

After seeing some of the horror stories both posted here and at the vet's office, any dog from a byb or puppy mill.

[Alasse]

Reptiles for set up costs, upkeep not so bad

Dogs for ongoing costs

Horses definately for ongoing costs

[Karen]

Horses!

[Glacier]

The dogs cost me the most on average, just because of their sheer number around here! They are also very good at finding new and exciting ways to injure themselves! Just spent 100 bucks today on Anvik--has an abscess!

But I have a $4000 cat too! Fortunately, he's healthy now!

[Argranade]

I dont know but Im geussing larger the animal more money it take's to look after them.

Birds are cheap and vet check ups are cheap and there food and vitamines lol ;)

Horse I would have too say too because they can be alot of cash but also alot of fun and love.

Unless you own an elephent.. :rolleyes:

I want an Emu when we move (Also when I save up) sure there big birds but are actualy realy cheap.

[lute]

dogs can be quite pricey to keep.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Reptiles for set up costs, upkeep not so bad. Dogs for ongoing costs

Depending on the reptile the upkeep can be VERY expensive. Iguanas for one start out very small and grow very large. As they grow the need new set-ups. Our iguana has had 5 different set-ups in the 5 years we've had him and each was very expensive. A lot of reptiles are that way.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'd have to say dogs. Seeing as I have over $3,000. in vet bills this year and the cats haven't even been to the vet yet this year. :rolleyes:

[IRescue452]

Dogs, then fish. I spend more on fish than I do on the dog and cat.

[luvofallhorses]

definately dogs..but they are worth every penny just like my cats are. :)

[Suki Wingy]

H-O-R-S-E-S- about like buying a decently used car everry single year if you don't show them and get deals on tack!! Of the list, saltwater tanks, extremley dificult to keep right (usually) saltwater fish are expensive, and tend to die often.

[wolf_Q]

I voted dogs, Nebo's definitely racked up thousands in vet bills and everyday expenses (and spoiling).

But that's just the pets I've personally had...so I can't really compare...I've only had dogs and a betta, and its really not possible for one betta to cost as much as a dog!

I would think horses would be very expensive though, I've always said I'd love to have one but only if I was rich. :o

[CathyBogart]

for me, it was rats. It may be dogs soon though!

[mrspunkysmom]

I voted other because I think all fo the small exotics (fish, reptiles, etc) are expensive, requiring special enviroments, foods, and etc.

[Giselle]

I'm surprised that people think dogs are the most expensive, although I'm pretty sure the reasoning stems from the fact that dogs are usually the easiest to "spoil".

I myself voted for dogs before I remembered how much exotic birds cost.

On average:

Hyacinth macaw - $10,000 !!
Greenwinged macaw - $1500-2000
Blue and Gold macaw - $900-1200
Umbrella cockatoo - $1000-15000
Sulfur-Crested cockatoo (Lesser and Greater)- $1000-2500
Moluccan cockatoo - $1800-2500

Let's not forget DNA sexing and avian veterinarians are difficult to find so vet bills are naturally pricier.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I've only owned dogs really (well, I've had fish and a hamster but they don't compare to a dog) so I voted for dogs. However, I don't find them to be that expensive unless they get sick or injured.

[Alysser]

Horses, hands down. :eek: I heard someone say they cost 100 dollars a week to board every week.

[Zippy]

The flea and heartworm meds for dogs are so expensive to me

[buttercup132]

Horse.I consider mine a pet so I think they should be included.

[krazyaboutkatz]

My vote is horses. One of my former roommates had one and it cost her a lot of money to keep him boarded, groomed, fed, and to get the proper medical attention.

[Husky15]

Well to have I don't know, but to buy, I'd say reptiles and birds. Reptiles can be pretty expensive, same with certain types of birds. But I'd say cats and dogs would be pretty costly to have because you have the vet bills and all that stuff.

[Sophist]

The most expensive pet is a sick one :rolleyes: .