Hi y’all! I’m happy to be here and hoping for some help in estimating the approximate cost of owning a cat.
I know cats do best in pairs and would intend to get two kittens if I can comfortably afford it.
Be prepared for incorrect math! It was never my strong point. Lol
Here we go!
The food I have selected is a dry food, and pretty high quality ingredient wise. It’s $32 for 16 pounds, and if my math is correct there are 64 cups of cat food in 16 pounds, and the average cat eats 1/2 cup a day which would equal three bags per year, a bag every four months, which is $96 per year plus tax.
I’ve never had a cat, so I have no idea how accurate the 1/2 cup a day thing is. It just seemed to be the most common reader my other sites and what came up on google. I have no intention of starving my cat!
Litter wise I’m planning to use the pine wood pellets made for horse bedding that come in 40lb bags with a covered sifting litter box. (this one, to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001LUL4L2/?tag=thecatsite )
But, I have no idea how much litter I should expect to go through. I would scoop solids everytime the cat goes, and do the sifty thing every morning.
How many bags should I expect to go through every week/month for one cat?
How often will I need to purchase a new cat tree? I’m assuming they don’t last forever since the cat is always laying on and scratching it.
I’m assuming toys/treats will be around $20 per month, at least at first until I figure out which toys they prefer.
This isn’t counting vet care or emergencies (I’ve already priced the vets in my area for annual and emergency care) just annual things like food/litter/toys/treats.
My startup supply list for one cat contains:
Carrier
Litter Box
Big Cat Tree
Smaller Cat Tree
Cat shelf and steps w/ built in water and food dish holder (I have a dog)
Harness
Breakaway Collar
Leash
Two ID tags (one for harness and one for collar)
Toys
Treats
Bed
Brushes
Nail Clippers
Cat Tooth Brush and Toothpaste (I can try, right?)
I will be getting a persian from a good breeder (or a siberian, but I’m leaning towards the persian) and plan to do all the grooming myself.
Basically: How much do you spend monthly on your cat? Do I have everything covered supply wise?
Thank you for reading!
I know cats do best in pairs and would intend to get two kittens if I can comfortably afford it.
Be prepared for incorrect math! It was never my strong point. Lol
Here we go!
The food I have selected is a dry food, and pretty high quality ingredient wise. It’s $32 for 16 pounds, and if my math is correct there are 64 cups of cat food in 16 pounds, and the average cat eats 1/2 cup a day which would equal three bags per year, a bag every four months, which is $96 per year plus tax.
I’ve never had a cat, so I have no idea how accurate the 1/2 cup a day thing is. It just seemed to be the most common reader my other sites and what came up on google. I have no intention of starving my cat!
Litter wise I’m planning to use the pine wood pellets made for horse bedding that come in 40lb bags with a covered sifting litter box. (this one, to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001LUL4L2/?tag=thecatsite )
But, I have no idea how much litter I should expect to go through. I would scoop solids everytime the cat goes, and do the sifty thing every morning.
How many bags should I expect to go through every week/month for one cat?
How often will I need to purchase a new cat tree? I’m assuming they don’t last forever since the cat is always laying on and scratching it.
I’m assuming toys/treats will be around $20 per month, at least at first until I figure out which toys they prefer.
This isn’t counting vet care or emergencies (I’ve already priced the vets in my area for annual and emergency care) just annual things like food/litter/toys/treats.
My startup supply list for one cat contains:
Carrier
Litter Box
Big Cat Tree
Smaller Cat Tree
Cat shelf and steps w/ built in water and food dish holder (I have a dog)
Harness
Breakaway Collar
Leash
Two ID tags (one for harness and one for collar)
Toys
Treats
Bed
Brushes
Nail Clippers
Cat Tooth Brush and Toothpaste (I can try, right?)
I will be getting a persian from a good breeder (or a siberian, but I’m leaning towards the persian) and plan to do all the grooming myself.
Basically: How much do you spend monthly on your cat? Do I have everything covered supply wise?
Thank you for reading!