The Real Cost of Owning a Dog in 2025: Budgeting for Food, Vets & Insurance

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6. Concluding Remarks Particularly for chronic illnesses or preventative care, pet drugs can be very costly. However, you may drastically save costs while still providing your pet with the care they require by employing a few clever tactics, such as requesting generic medications, using coupons, and purchasing from reliable internet pharmacies. Advertisement Making wise choices…

Advertisement Emergency Vet Visits Emergency visits are significantly more expensive than scheduled appointments. In 2025, a basic emergency consultation often costs between 150 and 250 dollars just to be seen by a vet. Treatments, diagnostics, and overnight care can increase total costs to anywhere from 500 to 2,000 dollars or more, depending on the severity…

Step 5: Insurance and Liability Consider liability insurance to protect yourself and your business. Check if you need insurance to cover equipment, supplies, and business operations.

4. Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pets, particularly cats. Symptoms include pain while urinating, accidents outside the litter box, and blood in the urine. Treatment options include antibiotics and supportive care. Estimated treatment cost: $120-$600

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