Quality cat food, $15-30 per month. Treats $5-10. Provide fresh, clean water always.
Food & Treats
Litter is $10-30 monthly. Box is $10-20 initially. Scoop daily. Replace litter 2x monthly.
Litter & Litter Box
$20+ for quality post. Cats need to scratch! Save furniture by providing posts around house.
Scratching Posts
Interactive toys relieve boredom & excess energy. Budget $10-15 monthly for new toys to keep them engaged.
Toys
Nail trims & brushes every 1-2 weeks. Yearly vet exam $50+. Vaccines $20 each. Spay/neuter surgery $100+.
Grooming & Health
Have $500+ savings for unexpected vet bills. Cats prone to ingesting foreign items needing emergency surgery.
Medical Emergencies
Average monthly total is $60-150 depending on food quality, litter preferences & health needs. Annual costs $500-2000.
Total Average Cost