Dog Budget
The above does not include emergency medical care, initial vaccinations, obedience classes, the cost of fencing, dog house or bed. This also does not include the cost of your time needed for walking, playing and caring for your dog.
For a spayed female, mixed breed, medium sized dog:
Minimum Cost Per Year (Approximate)
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Food and Treats
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| 12 bags of dog food(18kg) @ $45.00 |
$540.00 |
| 2 boxes biscuit treats per month @ 3.99 |
$95.76 |
| 8 cans dog food (397g) per month @ $1.99 |
$191.04 |
| 4 rawhide chews per month @ $6.00 |
$288.00 |
Veterinary Care
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| Yearly visit - exam and vaccinations |
$120.00 |
Grooming
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| Spring bath and brush out |
$40.00 |
License
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| City Of Calgary license fee |
$28.50 |
Vacation
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| 2 weeks dog care @ 10.00 per day |
$140.00 |
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Subtotal
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$1,484.30
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GST
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$74.22
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TOTAL
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$1558.52
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One Time Costs
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| Spaying (female) and tattoo |
$250.00 |
| Food and water dishes |
$8.50 |
| Collar and leash |
$17.00 |
| Brush and comb |
$15.00 |
| Toys - balls, frisbees, etc |
$20.00 |
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Subtotal
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$310.50
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GST
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$15.53
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TOTAL
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$326.02
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Is it worth it? YOU BET IT IS!