How much does responsible cat ownership cost?
Desexing – costs vary but are less for males than females and overall the younger the cat the cheaper the op. Vaccinations – a cat has 2 in the first year followed by annual boosters. Enclosed area in the yard; cattery fees for when you are on holidays; the costs vary. Every new cat incurs the initial desexing and vaccinations costs. Once a cat gets past its first two years, it will probably live to a ripe old age. Desexed, confined cats have a much higher chance of surviving the first two years than fertile, free-ranging cats. They have fewer injuries from road accidents and from fights with other animals. As a responsible cat owner, you have fewer visits to and bills from the vet. Why desex my cat? A desexed cat lives longer, wanders less and is easier to own and care for and, many say, makes a better pet. It is less likely to have the nasty habits of fertile animals: fighting, spray-marking territories and urinating on the carpet. Cats are prolific breeders. In a population of cats,
