Cost of Owning a Dog Calculator
Find out what a dog costs each month and over its whole life. Enter your own figures for food, vet care and other costs, and the totals follow.
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How it works
Add the monthly costs together. Yearly vet costs are divided by twelve to get a monthly share. The lifetime total is the monthly cost times twelve, times the number of years you expect to keep the dog.
Worked example
With $60.00 a month for food, $400.00 a year for vet care and $40.00 a month for other costs, the monthly total is $133.33. Over 13 years that comes to $20,800.00.
Questions
What costs should I include?
Include food, treats, vet care, grooming, insurance, toys and boarding if you use it. Enter what you expect to spend.
Why is the lifetime total so high?
Costs repeat every month for many years. Small monthly amounts add up over a long life.
Are these my real costs?
They are the figures you enter. Prices vary by place and by dog, so update the numbers as your costs change.
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