8 Responsible Pet Ownership

will cost youWhat Felix

COSTS CATS

Veterinary fees

r Annual check-up R250

r Microchip R200

r First inoculations R350

r Sterilisation R1,000

r Tick and flea treatment (monthly)

R35r Deworming (every three months)

R30r Annual booster inoculations

R250

r Medical emergency (estimate,

three days in hospital)

R3,000

r Annual microchip renewal R100

r Euthanasia R500

Litter tray R100

Litter pellets (monthly supply) R100

Litter scoop R50

Kitten food (one month’s supply) R150

Scratching pole R300

Cat bed R100

Food bowl R45Water bowl R45

Toys R250

Essential equipment for keeping a cat

Disclaimer: Prices collected early 2012. Please note that this is only a guideline.

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Comb R80 Brush R100

Deodoriser R40 Ear cleaner R79

Shampoo R50

Cottonwool R30

Nail clippers R100Towel R80Toothbrush R50

Cat grooming tools

EstimatEd lifEtimE cost (15 yEars old)

around r75,000

COSTS CATS

Cat-safe quick release collar with bell R95

Crate or cat box (essential for travelling) R500

Kitten (adopted) R500