Report: Here is projected cost of owning a cat in 2023

Expenses are broken down into 3 categories

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If you are thinking of getting a cat this year, a recent report might or might not scare you off as to what the cost of getting and owning one is.

If you already own a cat, you may or may not be surprised at what the cost has been or will continue to be.

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Here are the projected costs of cat ownership for 2023, according to findings from Rover. The costs are broken down into three different categories.

Upfront costs

These can range from $755 to $3,020, according to Rover.

These costs include items or services such as:

  • Adoption fees
  • Spay or neuter surgery
  • Initial exam and vaccinations
  • Collar
  • Bed
  • Food
  • Food and water bowls
  • Litter box
  • Litter
  • Pet license
  • Scratching post
  • Toys
  • Nail trimmers
  • Microchip
  • Carrier
  • Brush

Cost of annual essentials

These can range from $325 to $1,600 per year, according to Rover.

These costs include items or services such as:

  • Food
  • Litter
  • Toys
  • Annual check-up

Optional extras

These can range from $1,170 to $3,605 per year, according to Rover.

These costs include items or services such as:

  • Emergency vet bills
  • Dental cleaning
  • Drop-in visits
  • Grooming
  • Apartment pet deposit
  • Pet insurance
  • Litter genie

What are your biggest expenses for a cat? Let us know in the comments below.


About the Author:

Keith is a member of Graham Media Group's Digital Content Team, which produces content for all the company's news websites.