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Annual Pet Care Costs by Type

Compare annual veterinary, food, and total care costs for 10 common pet types. Costs include wellness exams, vaccines, dental care, preventive medications, food, and grooming.

Pet TypeWellnessVaccinesFoodTotal Range
Giant Dog (Over 90 lbs)$325$150$1,000$1,900 - $3,800
Large Dog (50-90 lbs)$300$140$750$1,600 - $3,200
Medium Dog (20-50 lbs)$275$130$550$1,400 - $2,600
Small Dog (Under 20 lbs)$250$120$400$1,200 - $2,200
Outdoor Cat$250$120$400$1,000 - $1,800
Indoor Cat$200$100$350$800 - $1,500
Ferret$200$80$250$600 - $1,200
Rabbit$150$50$300$500 - $1,000
Bird (Parrot)$150$30$400$400 - $1,000
Guinea Pig$100$30$200$300 - $600