How Much Does a First-Time Cat Cost
📝 Summary
Cat costs include one-time and ongoing. Raising a cat is not easy; beyond energy, economic base is needed. Let's estimate a year of cat costs.
1 Overview
One-time costs
1. Litter box (40-50 yuan)
To bring a cat home you need a toilet. Closed boxes hide odor better than open; for a kitten remove the lid for easy entry.
2. Cat carrier (40-50 yuan)
For outings, e.g. hospital, sun.
3. Cat bowl, water bowl (20-30 yuan)
Best ceramic, wash often. Bowls are cheap; no need for pet-specific.
4. Scratching post (10-20 yuan)
A few yuan on 1688; for clawing.
5. Cat comb (10 yuan)
9.9 with free shipping; rural cats shed less.
6. Nail clippers (10 yuan)
Expensive ones only cut nails, no magic.
7. Cat toys (10-20 yuan)
Teaser wands and laser pointers are loved.
8. Cat shampoo (20-30 yuan)
Used twice a year; a single-cat home bottle lasts forever.
9. Food storage bin (30 yuan)
Buy as needed. Some owners stock kibble; some cats bite the bag – then needed. Or for big bags.
10. FVRCP (300-400 yuan)
Cats must be vaccinated, must, must.
11. Spay or neuter (400-800 yuan)
Male cheaper than female; some hospitals charge extra for anti-inflammatory shots.
Neutering is also a must; otherwise it may run out to find lovers, and the spraying smell – you know.
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