How much does your dog cost you per year (on average)?

[rocktot]

I may be looking for a healer/mix of some sort, its been a while since we've had a dog, and need to calculate 'general' expenses. Horror vet stories welcome! Food, yearly shots, size and weight of dog. Etc.

[cofi]

We do all our own vet stuff here(super glue fixes a LOT) so out vet costs are O there a waste of money imo.....you can get all the vaccinations otc same with antibiotics ..... I would say food costs are around 1000$ a year for our 4 pit bulls each of them eats about 25 pounds a month and we buy them cheap food and supplement that with fresh meat and bones

[gnihcraes]

I've read articles before that it's $2500 on average per dog. But that is all I can contribute to your question. Only have cats here, and they don't eat much and I never take them for vet checkups. Cost $250 to put one down a few years back.

[SamuraiCO]

Your costs will vary with the level of care you want to spend on them. Some feed better foods etc. I get shots at the vet so they have proper paperwork so I can board them or send to day camp for the day when they get cabin fever. I get them dentals every other year. But I have no children so I can spend more on my boys. Either way this does not have any bearing on how much you care for your pets or how happy they are. Your interaction with them in their pack is the most important part of a happy dog.

[rocktot]

Thanks, hey, I have been reading online stuff, and you can do alot of stuff to keep them healthy, they even have doggi-toothpaste, and even making your own dog food can be cheaper than (the good stuff) - about $15 a month. Mainly I'm worried about foot issues from free-range roaming, there are a few cacti up there, and some spikey plants. Sounds good. Any webs for the shots and stuff?

[buffalobo]

Our heeler costs 500-700 per year to keep happy and healthy.

The ROI is incredible. :thumbup:

[rocktot]

What are you doing for the 5-700?? What is ROI?

[blacklabel]

ROI = Return on Investment

[buffalobo]

Quality feed, 2-3 trips a year to vet(vacs, mani/pedi, minor injuries/illness) toys, treats, trips to work cows or sheep.

[buffalobo]

Any major/serious illness or injury can run to several thousand dollars.

Two of the 11 yrs he has been with us were in the 3000 range.