When we keep pets, we also consider many problems, and the most practical one is spending. If you want to be responsible for your pet, you should be prepared in advance, and think about what kind of life you can provide for your dog and whether you can afford it. Xiaobian sorted out the problem of dog spending, and those who are ready to raise dogs can use it as a reference. How much does it cost to keep a dog for a month? Summary of dog expenses.
< strong > food: < /strong > based solely on the dinner, < strong > small dogs < /strong > spend about 300 yuan dog food every month. Medium < strong > large dogs are available from 300 yuan to 800 yuan. If the quality of dog food is high, it may cost more than 1000 yuan a month. In addition, a can of canned dogs is available from 30 to 80 yuan.
< strong > Vaccination: < /strong > Puppy should be vaccinated three times, once for 150 yuan and three times for 450 yuan. After that, ask 200 yuan out once a year. In addition, < strong > rabies < /strong > vaccine and Lyme disease should also be administered.
< strong > flea prevention and control: < /strong > if dogs can go out for a walk and let loose, it is necessary to prevent flea and tick infection. Generally, the efficacy of flea medicine is about 1 month, preferably once every 2-3 months, and the cost is about 100 yuan. In addition, heartworm medicine should also be prepared.
< strong > supplies and toys: < /strong > dog cages, sleeping pads, toys, leashes, urinal pads, drinking supplies, bowls, etc. If you take a bath yourself, you should also prepare shampoo, hairbrush, nail clippers, scissors, ear cleaner and other supplies. Toys cost about 1000 yuan to get ready.
< strong > Bathing and grooming: < /strong > including helping dogs bathe, cut nails, cut hair, clear ears, etc., wash and cut hair four times a month, for small dogs about 200 yuan, and for medium and large dogs about 300 yuan or above.
< strong > Other expenses: < /strong > If you want to go out temporarily, you need boarding, and the daily cost is about 200 yuan. It costs about 300 yuan to 500 yuan for male dogs to be ligated, and 400 yuan to 800 yuan for female dogs.
< strong > Dogs < /strong > will get sick easily in the middle and old age. Include skin problems, urinary tract problems, reproductive system, oral teeth, fractures, knee joints, tumors, cardiovascular diseases, etc. If you need hospitalization and surgery, it is usually a big expense, ranging from thousands to more than 100,000 yuan. When estimating the cost of raising a dog, remember to take the future medical expenses into account.