Comments on: Warning: Owning Pets Costs Money

By: Darvin @ Discount Comforter Sets

Darvin @ Discount Comforter Sets — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:38:03 +0000

Of course you’re right about the teeth brushing, but even the vet was shock by how bad it was given the age of our dog (she was barely a year old at the time)!? Now we know. This is really the first dog that I have taken care of so well (i.e., exams, shots, regular grooming, etc.). When I was a kid dogs always lived outside and pretty much fended for themselves, aside from food and water of course.

Therefore, I’ve had to learn a lot. I did NOT do enough research to understand the total cost of ownership, but luckily we had enough “room” in our budget to work through it. Because we really do love our dog! We don’t have any kids yet, so she’s like our first…
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By: dragonblogger

dragonblogger — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:12:53 +0000

This is why dogs need teeth brushed and use those bones that help their teeth. Some pure breeds just have bad teeth and and it can be costly later.

By: Darvin @ Discount Comforter Sets

Darvin @ Discount Comforter Sets — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:42:55 +0000

You’re absolutely right about the need to understand the true cost of pet ownership before you get a pet, because it saddens me to see a pet not getting the care it needs due to budget constraints.

For example, our dog had an excessive plaque build up, and unlike humans they won’t sit in a dentist chair. This means she had to be drugged… anyway the whole teeth cleaning cost about $300!!
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By: dragonblogger

dragonblogger — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:40:30 +0000

I did another post on the cost of children and yes it can cost upwards of $350,000 for a single child from birth through eighteen years of age.

By: Clint@Pet Hamsters

Clint@Pet Hamsters — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:32:10 +0000

You don’t really think about the expenses as a whole adding up over the course of a year since they’re usually just going towards food and a visit to the vet when necessary, but God forbid if there’s a major issue and they need extensive care or something. Sure, we tend to spoil our Golden Retriever every now and again with some treats, but nothing major. He’s been with us for about 8 years so I can’t imagine how it’s added up over that period, but he’s a member of the family and it doesn’t even begin to add up to the figures I’ve seen recently for how much it costs to raise a kid until the age of eighteen. Sometimes I might be willing to make a trade – the dog doesn’t talk back, doesn’t need to borrow money and you don’t have to stay up late waiting for them to get home safely. Plus, they’re always happy to see you (the dog, that is).
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By: Paul@Go Go Pets Hamster

Paul@Go Go Pets Hamster — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:25 +0000

Ouch, I always knew that owning a pet was expensive but it’s still not pleasant reading to see the figures laid out for you – these things are almost as expensive as having kids!

A friend of mine recently got a puppy and has already spent untold amounts of money having him neutered, health checks etc, not so mention buying him food, toys, and a bed to sleep in. I think it came as a bit of a shock to her just how much it all costs!

I do agree with your last point though about pets being great in the family – my daughter has a couple of gerbils and I think she’s learned a lot about caring for another life.

By: dragonblogger

dragonblogger — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:55:16 +0000

Not really, if you check kids, it costs over $350,000 per child for total costs between 0 and 18 years of age.

By: greg @ ferret finder

greg @ ferret finder — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:31:26 +0000

i couldnt agree more… recently my girlfrind and i moved in together and though we would get a cheap little mut from a friend however the vet bills, regestration and food is absolutly amazing.
i think it would have been cheaper raising my children..
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By: dragonblogger

dragonblogger — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:59:13 +0000

Very true, I have me 600,000 worth of cost with my two kids

By: Erica Saunders

Erica Saunders — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:05:01 +0000

Yup there is no doubt they are expensive but still less expensive than a kid