How much do you spend on Cat food?

**RedHedd** · 05-03-2006, 12:54 PM

Mishi's prescription diet is about $20 a month; Mitzi's off-the-shelf Science Diet runs about $10, so that's about $30 a month plus whatever treats I pick up for them.

**lv4dogs** · 05-03-2006, 01:00 PM

With my 2 cats, Meko & Tiki I would usually spend about $30 for kibble (actually lasts a little longer than a month) & $10-25 on cans (depending on if I buy decent cans or just whiskas or the like).

When I am fostering a kitten(s) I probably spend about $20-$40, as I have to buy formula, special canned food & kibble.

Of course my cat population just doubled a couple weeks ago so I am not quite sure how much I will go through now.

**jenluckenbach** · 05-03-2006, 02:13 PM

DON'T ASK!

**Lizzie** · 05-03-2006, 03:09 PM

My monthly budget sheet states $250 for 14 cats, which covers a bag of vet food and Royal Cannin for most. They don't get treats because they don't need them and I'd rather put those dollars into getting the best food. When they are really sick, very old, etc., they get deli foods like grilled chicken and honey roasted turkey breast (I'm vegan and it would nauseate me to cook meat now) to stimulate their appetite and just to give them something special. I do have to spend more on litter now that I've moved away from the clay-based ones.

On top of this, I buy a bag of Purina dry food for the cat next door because my neighbors think it's funny that their stupid big dogs won't let the cat get near his dish. And I buy cat food at this time of year for the crows that I feed on campus. It's the best food for them when they are feeding their young and in winter.

Needless to say, my food bills are lower than the cat food bills, though I do love food.

Edited to add that I also feed Fancy Feast to several cats that need wet food as well as dry. I'd like to find something they like, that's high quality and comes in larger cans, so a bit cheaper - any suggestions?