These prices are just rough estimates based on location, cat size, age, and health, but they will give you an idea of what you could expect to pay:
The cost of premium cat food can range from $15 to $30 each month. Think about how much more you'd shell out for one dinner at a restaurant.
A luxury self-cleaning litter box costs $500, but you can get one for $6. World's Best Cat Litter costs about $17 for a 14-pound bag.
For one cat, regular scooping should extend the shelf life to almost two months. By one lunch for yourself, you might pay more.
In the US, there are a lot of low-cost spay and neuter facilities that may offer the procedure for less than $50 for a neuter and less than $70 for a spay. For a neuter, a private veterinarian may charge around $200, and for a spay, over $400.
This expense pales in comparison to the cost of treating an abscess brought on by fighting in an unneutered male or by either aborting or caring for a mother cat and her unplanned litter of kittens.
The price will vary based on your personal cat's risk level and local rabies regulations. There are numerous no-cost immunisation clinics accessible, much like for spaying and neutering. For the whole first-year series, budget between $80-160.
A complete examination that includes a blood profile and dental work will cost between $100 and $200.
Since they depend on the cat's age, general health, and propensity for accidents, there is really no accurate method to estimate these costs. Insurance for animals might help offset some of these expenses.
If not, put aside $10 a week for a "vet emergency fund" each month, or buy a $1,000–$2,000 credit card and store it in a drawer that will only be used for cat emergencies.