| Characteristic | Estimated cost in GBP |
|---|---|
| Basic lifetime cost | 12,000 |
| Initial set up | 250 |
| Minimum monthly cost | 70 |
| Minimum annual cost | 840 |
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June 2017
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United Kingdom
Survey time period
2017
Supplementary notes
* Estimates are based on current market prices.
Initial costs include beds, food and water bowls, microchipping, primary course of vaccinations, neutering, scratching posts, little trays (two) and litter scoops. Not including cost of animals.
Monthly costs include preventative treatments (regular treatments for worms and fleas, annual boosters), in addition to insurance, food, toys and litter.
Annual costs calculated by multiplying monthly cost by twelve.
Lifetime costs calculated by multiplying annual cost by average lifespan of a cat. Estimated according to O'Neill (2015) as 14 years.
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