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Kitty Cost
I have three kitties 2 which are adults and a 9 months old. I change their litter 2 boxes!! (have to make sure that everyone is happy!!) I have to buy a 10lb bag of clay litter every 2 weeks about $7.00 (remember I have 3 kitties) and I am very particular that the litter stays clean. I buy a 10 lb bag of Iams food for all three each month$ 13.00. And of course treats. (They work VERY well to teach them tricks!!$1.00) My cats also love to play with the sparkley pom poms that you can buy in the craft section of any store (Walmart,K-mart ect.$2.99) And for other ideas about toys Milk Rings, an old fishing real with a toy mouse will keep a cat active also. That is the only way I keep my orange kitty from getting to fat. Hes a big eater. Depending on if your kitty is long hair or short haired you will have to get a brush. It helps keep the hair down for allergies. Also I have been thinking about putting insurance on all three of my cats since my 6 yr old himalayan one day started to have seizures and it cost 1,000 dollars down to just get a diagnoses. And a microchip is good for a indoor/outdoor cat also. The love that they give in return is so worth any amount of money I Promise :D ;)
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Sarah the fact you work at a vets and get half price cost really is great, owning a kitty is not that expensive initially, the food being the least IMO, but keeping them vaccinated, de-wormed and de-flead is the most expensive and if anything goes wrong, an accident or dental work, or surgery that as you know is where the big cost comes in, in your case it will be minimal, so i would go ahead and work out a budget first and then make your decision, great to see that you are working it all out ahead of time before making an adoption.
An adult cat is a great option, as they don't get adopted so readily and also will not be as lonely as would a kitten, honestly i don't think you will ever regret your decision.
My cats cost me around 70 dollars a year for vaccinations and check up, that is NZ dollars remember, 15.95 a month in flea treatments, about 6 dollars every three months for worm pills, food around five to eight dollars a week sometimes Ten depending on what i buy them and kitty litter around six dollars a month or so. These are just averages and vary from time to time.
Good luck , hope you choose a kitty soon.
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Having a dog(s) and cat(s) is a love and a joy like no other. I was never much of a cat person before I adopted my greyhound, Shaianne. She made me much more of an animal person in general. Now I have my heart cat Kylie that I can't imagine life without. I got her in June when she was exactly a year old (2001). The adjustment of her living with a dog took awhile. She was just starting to become comfortable with Shaianne when she passed away. Then I brought home a puppy! My name was MUD for a few weeks. Now they have a bond that is truly special. When I had the pet psychic "talk" to Kylie she didn't even know I had a dog until Keegan started barking when I was on the phone with her - then she was shocked b/c Kylie made no mention of her at all. She said they must live in true harmony! Course Kylie and KLOE are another thread entirely! lol But I digress - I apologize you didn't ask about that stuff you asked about cost...
Having one cat - litter and food will last a lot longer - the litter I reccommend is Tidy Cat Small spaces. Right now I have that mixed with some from PetSmart but seem to get along well with it. I am BLESSED with 2 cats that don't have litter issues - I SUCK at cleaning the box and am not good about doing it every day or even every other day - and they both just go and go!!
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I agree with you tho getting an adult vs. a kitten as you haven't had a cat before. I have had Kloe since she was about 6 weeks old (and she was a TERROR - heck she still is ! ;) )and she hasn't particulary bonded with me but she is very bonded with Keegan. She much prefers Keegan's company to mine! Funny b/c I actually got her as a companion to Kylie and Kylie hates her! :rolleyes: I told someone the other day I would never be able to rehome Kloe b/c her and Keegan are so bonded.
I have had Kylie since she was a year old (she is now 5 1/2) and she is my heart and my shadow.
I reccommend indoor only b/c I would be the same way - I would freak out everytime I let them out!
Looking forward to seeing your new addition(s)!!!
