CritterDisclaimer
General information only
Everything on CritterCost is general information about the cost of owning a pet. It is not veterinary, financial, insurance, or purchasing advice, and it isn't a substitute for a professional who knows your situation.
Costs are estimates
The figures on this site are assembled estimates, built from public averages using the method on our methodology page. Real costs vary, sometimes by a lot, from one animal to the next, from one vet, groomer, or insurer to another, and from place to place. Treat our numbers as a well-sourced starting point for your own budgeting, not as a bill you will receive.
Insurance figures are averages, not quotes
Pet-insurance figures on this site are illustrative averages, not quotes for your pet. Your actual premium depends on your animal, your location, and the specific policy and insurer. For a real price, get a quote directly from an insurer.
No medical or treatment advice
We describe what procedures typically cost. We never recommend a treatment, a course of care, or whether any procedure is right for your animal. Those are decisions for you and your veterinarian. If your pet is unwell, talk to a vet.
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Figures assembled July 20, 2026. Baselines: AVMA 2025 · NAPHIA 2024 · AMA 2025. These are assembled estimates, not measured costs. See how we build them.