The Real Cost of Pet Ownership

Financing Your Furry Friend PETS ARE FAMILY 9 in 10 consider pets part of the family 36% 20% 63% 58% of dog owners give their pup a birthday party gifts at Christmas gifts at Christmas of cat owners of cat owners of dog owners throw their pup throw their kitty give their kitty a birthday party 63% & 37% of dog owners of cat owners have bought a car or home with their pet in mind PET ILLNESSES 00 average annual cost of vet care for a cat average annual cost of vet care for a medium-sized dog $160 $235 Common Cat IUlnesses Common Dog llnesses Lower Urinary Tract Disease Gastritis/Vomitting Ear Infection Skin Allergy Skin Infection Chronic Renal Failure Hyperthyroidism Diabetes Gastritis/Vomitting Enteritis/Diarrhea COSTLY VISITS 52% $160 of pet owners only take their pet to the vet for serious illnesses is the average cost of a vet visit 1 in 6 |III! a third pets faced a serious illness costing an average of $1,092 for vet care can't afford vet visits at all WAYS TO COPE dip into your savings charge your credit card a small, personal loan Money Now! USA SOURCES petfinder.com/for-shelters/lacts-pet-ownership.htmi• aspca.org/adoption/pet-care-costs.aspx Insure.com/articles/petinsurance/pet-lnesses-can-be-predicted.html • usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2 THI1-30/pet-care-costs/514879921