The first year of bringing home your pet is always going to be expensive. There are lots of one-off costs that luckily won’t pop up again! That said, caring for a pet is for life, and with that comes a lifetime of expenses. We don’t just mean the food shop, either. When it comes to […]
Our vets investigate the ballpark yearly costs of feeding your new kitten or pup. When it comes to pet food, the overall cost can differ hugely from pet to pet. For starters, it all depends on the quality of the food you choose, the protein sources you use, as well as your pets’ individual needs. […]
Not even helicopter parenting can avoid these. Put simply, they happen and need to be factored into your pet parenting budget. No matter how low-maintenance your pet is (or laidback your parenting style), the reality is that emergency vet visits happen. You can’t plan for them either, which is why they’re so expensive. Pet insurance […]
Our vets take the clippers to the real cost of grooming a dog or a cat these days. On average, grooming a pet happens every 2-3 months, or whenever they start to get that wild, woolly look. (You know the one: when they can’t quite see out from beyond the ‘fro!) And did we […]
There’s no denying that the first year of caring for a pet is one of the most expensive. The good news is that most of these costs are one-offs. Ballpark first year costs, one-offs Desexing: For dogs, it’s usually between $200-$500. This depends on your pet’s size and essentially, your vet. Some clinics have a […]
We asked our vets to do some digging on the average lifetime cost of caring for a pet to give new pet parents better visibility. Bringing home a new family member is the most amazing and expensive thing in the world. In the first year alone, there’s microchipping, desexing and more frequent vaccinations, plus things […]
From designer breeds to adoption shelters, our vets investigate what it actually costs to bring home a cat or dog these days. Obviously this depends on what kind of dog or cat breed or cross you’re looking at. It also depends on where you source your new baby from. Designer breeds will be more expensive […]
Saying goodbye is never easy. These beautiful words from a client brought tears to my eyes, and I think it sums up the incredibly tough decision to euthanise perfectly. “I’ll take comfort in knowing that If I couldn’t give her anymore good days, At least I didn’t let her have one more bad one.” This customer […]
VetChat Vets advocate for desexing of family pets and responsible breeding. Here’s a deep dive into the ins and outs of desexing pets. Who? Every cat, dog, and every-bunny can benefit from desexing. If you bought your pet from someone, and are unsure of their desexing history, then you should look into it immediately. Rescued […]