Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-time owner and don’t know what to expect.
If you are a frequent traveler or are away from home for many hours at a time, you might need to spend some extra money on boarding or daycare.
“We couldn't afford to board two dogs and go to Europe for two weeks,” said Simon, who lives in Salinas, California. “An example are Maine coons, they are amazing cats but they have a high incidence of heart disease so you are going to have to pay for ultrasounds and cardiac consults once or twice a year," Hauser said.
Aside from medical issues, it's important to consider the energy levels of the pets or if they require a specific diet that could be costly. While Gelber's pit bull mixes are healthy and haven't required as much medical care as her French bulldogs, she does spend more on food and boarding because of their size.A few months ago, Milo suffered a case of pancreatitis and Chavez had to pay thousands of dollars in the emergency room, which affected her budget for a while.
“We would much rather detect diseases early and manage them and have the pet live a longer, better quality life than to put out a fire," Hauser said. Two important things to keep track of are dental care and weight, she added.Chavez' recent emergency bill made her second guess her decision to not get pet insurance for Milo. Gelber also benefited from pet insurance for her dogs' emergency bills.
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