Lifetime Cost of a Dog or Cat: Estimator

Pets are wonderful and they are not cheap. This estimates the full lifetime cost by size, so you can plan with eyes open, whether you already have a pet or are thinking about one.

Typical US market estimates for planning, not a precise forecast. Real costs vary widely by location, health, and choices. Big one-time medical events (surgery, chronic illness) are not included here, see our vet-cost tools for those.