The Cost of Owning a Cat
November 15, 2024
Cats can provide companionship, emotional support and even a bit of zaniness to your household (have you ever watched a cat try to squeeze itself into a too-tiny box?). However, the cost of owning a cat is not always cheap — with annual care costs between $710 to $2,865 for an indoor cat, according to pet website Rover. Plus, factors such as the rising cost of cat food have contributed to increasing ownership costs year over year. Whew!
So we at the MarketWatch Guides team have not only broken down how much cat ownership costs, but also a bunch of ways you can save, such as by investing in pet insurance for veterinary emergencies.
