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Do not under estimate what it costs to look after a cat. Many now live in to their 20's and you are unlikely to go through life with your pet not requiring veterinary treatment. At some stage in their life they may require antibiotics, a dental, x-rays, blood tests etc; food, cat litter, litter tray(s), toys, scratching post(s), a bed/blanket and a proper cat carrier for when you take the cat to the vet.
Below are some basic veterinary costs - no matter what - all cats should be neutered/spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms - these are the absolute minimum.
Below are some basic veterinary costs - no matter what - all cats should be neutered/spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms - these are the absolute minimum.
Female cat spay*
Male cat neuter*
Vaccination against flu/enteritis
Two injections at 3 week intervals
or
Vaccination against flu/enteritis/leukaemia
Two injections at 3 week intervals
Booster against flu/enteritis
Needed annually after the initial course
or
Booster against flu/enteritis/leukaemia
Needed annually after the initial course
1 Drontal worming tablet (adult cat)
(Treatment required every 3 months)
Profender Spot-on Wormer - Large
Medium
Small
3 pack Frontline Combo Spot-on for fleas
(Treatment required monthly)
or
6 pack Frontline Combo Spot-on for fleas
(Treatment required monthly)
Program 6 monthly injection for fleas
Microchip (identification chip)
Male cat neuter*
Vaccination against flu/enteritis
Two injections at 3 week intervals
or
Vaccination against flu/enteritis/leukaemia
Two injections at 3 week intervals
Booster against flu/enteritis
Needed annually after the initial course
or
Booster against flu/enteritis/leukaemia
Needed annually after the initial course
1 Drontal worming tablet (adult cat)
(Treatment required every 3 months)
Profender Spot-on Wormer - Large
Medium
Small
3 pack Frontline Combo Spot-on for fleas
(Treatment required monthly)
or
6 pack Frontline Combo Spot-on for fleas
(Treatment required monthly)
Program 6 monthly injection for fleas
Microchip (identification chip)
£45.00
£33.00
£34.00
£55.00
£24.00
£35.00
£2.50
£5.65
£5.48
£4.12
£17.51
£29.21
£34.06
£15.00
£33.00
£34.00
£55.00
£24.00
£35.00
£2.50
£5.65
£5.48
£4.12
£17.51
£29.21
£34.06
£15.00
The above prices are a guideline only as costs vary up and down the country
*Chesterfield Cats Protection have kindly offered their assistance. If you would like some help towards the cost of spaying/neutering your cat please contact Elaine on 01246 270056 or email her direct.
*Chesterfield Cats Protection have kindly offered their assistance. If you would like some help towards the cost of spaying/neutering your cat please contact Elaine on 01246 270056 or email her direct.
Wizz Catz Rescue uses the following veterinary clinic:
A Crooks & Partners
New Court
Sheffield Road
Hackenthorpe
Sheffield
Tel: 0114 248 5413
Thank you as always to the staff at Crooks for their help and support.
A Crooks & Partners
New Court
Sheffield Road
Hackenthorpe
Sheffield
Tel: 0114 248 5413
Thank you as always to the staff at Crooks for their help and support.
Caring For Your Kitten
Introducing A New Cat
Soiling And Spraying
Litter And Trays
Eating And Drinking
Bonding With Your Cat
Timid Cats
Keep Your Cat Safe
In Or Out
Playtime
Multicat Households
Aggression
Old Age
Costs to Consider
Introducing A New Cat
Soiling And Spraying
Litter And Trays
Eating And Drinking
Bonding With Your Cat
Timid Cats
Keep Your Cat Safe
In Or Out
Playtime
Multicat Households
Aggression
Old Age
Costs to Consider
You may wish to consider pet insurance - but check the small print. Like most insurance there is an excess and they usually do not cover the cat for certain procedures. Some will cover illnesse for life, others just for the first year - so shop around.
Cat Behaviour
Costs to Consider
The following information is the opinion of the writer and is not a substitute for veterinary/professional advice.
