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candysmum · #13 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maisyjess

My other half has said we have to find out approximately how much it will cost to have a dog or puppy before we decide.
How much does it cost you?

Hi i spend £25 a mnth pet insurance this covers £5000 vet fees with £50 excess thats with tesco and that covers both my dogs.

Food i buy from cash and carrier in bulk so i grt it cheaper about £20 a month on mixer biscuit and £50 on meat. about £20 a month for treats

then you have the outlay of the pup, bed, coller, etc

puppy class just for basic was £35 for course. i trained the rest.

my vet is £19 per visit if its something small and not for my insurance.

then th ltime love to walk and train you friend.

my bills at the moment is litle more as my dalmatian is in pup so i have to cater for that extra.

hsaving said all that i think they are worth every penny i put into them.

as a back up if for somereason its needed i have £1000 in a savings account (never touched it as of yet)
good luck
x

edit i forgot the flea and wormer. i would say in total i spend for 2 dogs £800/900 a year maybe a bit more