what will a rodent cost you
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What will a rodent cost youTRANSCRIPT
10 Responsible Pet Ownership
will cost youCOSTS RODENT
Bedding R35 per month
Water dispenser/drinking tube R30
Toys from R30
Wire cage, plastic container or glass tank (bigger is often better)
from R200Shelter or small ‘house’/hiding place R50
Shallow container for food R30
Food R70 per month
What Flopsy
EstimatEd lifEtimE cost (3 yEars old)
= r5,900
This is the bare minimum for keeping small rodents
Mouse R30Rat R40
Hamster R50
Veterinary costs
r Consultation fee R150
r Deworming drops (per
bottle) R40
r Anti-parasite treatment
(per bottle) R40
r Medical emergency
R1,000
r Euthanising R200Treats R20
Disclaimer: Prices collected early 2012. Please note that this is only a guideline.