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)

[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

[lute]

dogs can be quite pricey to keep.

[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.

[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.

[buttercup132]

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

[CathyBogart]

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