Planning for a New Cat or Kitten

When it comes to the costs of a cat or kitten, there's a wide range of prices for nearly every necessity you can think of. Where you find yourself on the cat cost scale depends on your individual pet's needs, and your personal budget. You can play it tame or go a little more wild, but the information below should give you a pretty good scope of costs (give or take a few outliers, like professional grooming or emergency veterinary care).

Budgeting for the Cost of a Cat or Kitten

When it comes to the health and well-being of a family pet, there are certainly places that shouldn't be scrimped. But costs of cat and kitten nutrition and costs of cat fashion are two very different things. If you're looking to find ways to care for a cat that better fit your budget, here are a few simple tips:

Other Cat & Kitten Expenses to Consider

While some cat or kitten costs are a given (food, shelter, etc.), others may be a bit more unexpected—or even optional, depending on the type of pet you choose and your lifestyle. It may be a good idea to budget for some of the potential items below, and make sure you're prepared for surprises down the road:

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