cost of having a cat?
#1
cost of having a cat?
can anyone tell me how much they pay in NZ (chch if poss) to have a cat...
spade
injections
microchipped
etc etc
and if you live in chch any vet recommendations
spade
injections
microchipped
etc etc
and if you live in chch any vet recommendations
#2
Re: cost of having a cat?
We have a dog, yes I know not the same animal but thought this might help:
to get him fixed: starts at $140 up to $220 (depending on weight)
microchip: $40
vaccinations: $63 each (need 3 lots)
Registration at coucil: around $25-30
to get him fixed: starts at $140 up to $220 (depending on weight)
microchip: $40
vaccinations: $63 each (need 3 lots)
Registration at coucil: around $25-30
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Re: cost of having a cat?
Good Luck
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Re: cost of having a cat?
Our cat cost us $50 when he ate through a printer cable.
But I guess they weren't the costs you were thinking of....
But I guess they weren't the costs you were thinking of....
#5
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Yeah our cat cost us $300 last week when she got bitten by a dog
She's okay now though.
She's okay now though.
#6
Re: cost of having a cat?
This cat is apparently a house cat and has NEVER been outside...the nurse at the vets still said i need to get her vaccinated though...hope she's not just saying that to get my money out of me
thanks for all your input
thanks for all your input
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Re: cost of having a cat?
Awww Mandie I am allergic to cats!!!!!!
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Aww bless!!! Bet the girls are pleased to have a puddy!!!!
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yeah poppy was really pleased but now she's moaning cos it's not a dog!!!
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Re: cost of having a cat?
Tell her she can share Milly when shes up here as Milly loves her!!!
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Re: cost of having a cat?
It really is worth ringing around all your local vets for the injections and neutering - they will differ wildly. Rule of thumb seems to be that the poorer the area, the cheaper the costs.
Here's a tip for the microchipping too... try your local animal welfare shelters or council pound - ours is currently offering $10 microchipping with every new dog registration, but usually offers it at $20. Our vet charges $50 for the same thing!
A cat doesn't need to be microchipped or registered, but a new puppy must be by law by 3 months of age.
Here's a tip for the microchipping too... try your local animal welfare shelters or council pound - ours is currently offering $10 microchipping with every new dog registration, but usually offers it at $20. Our vet charges $50 for the same thing!
A cat doesn't need to be microchipped or registered, but a new puppy must be by law by 3 months of age.
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Re: cost of having a cat?
Hi Mandie, how you doing. I can recommend Hyde Park vets in Withells rd. Took our Bonnie there when we were in Chch. Injections roughly $30ish (each) they need 2 then booster once a year there after, spayed $130ish, then you have to add on worming and flea-ing. Try to get the cat on dry food, any where between $5 - $15 bag depending on which brand you go for. I think dry is much better than having half open tins or packets lying around. Hope you all doing good.
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Re: cost of having a cat?
I've just responded to 'crying' at the back door... Tinkerbell (our cat) was whimpering as we have to keep her in for a while yet. I snook out to watch what she was doing and next doors tiger sized cat was there outside the glass door. I thought they were 'chatting' but Tinkerbell was warning the other cat then they proceeded to attack each other at the glass She was hissing and pouncing like crazy! Oh dear - looks like I'm going to have to watch them like a hawk now
She came back in as loving as before and curled up like nothing had happened Not like her mum who can hold a grudge
She came back in as loving as before and curled up like nothing had happened Not like her mum who can hold a grudge