the supplies, vet, vacinations, Dog($300,i ready have price), and for the other 14 years??? whats would be the total cost pretty much,
Lhasa Apso
A well-cared for dog can cost easily $1,000 a year just to maintain, let alone if a catostrophic event occurs, which can cost hundreds to thousands more. A $300 purebred Lhasa Apso is not a well-bred Lhasa Apso, so be prepared for allergy problems, other genetic issue may come up.
A 8lb bag of food may last a toy dog a month, a good quality food cost about $15. 15 x 12 = $180
Treats, biscuts, vitamens, etc. I spend a lot on, but a conservative numer is $10 a month, 10 x 12 = $120
Heartguard, yearly $35
Frontline , yearly about $150
A Lhasa Apso will need groomed about every 2 months, cost conservatively $45 in my area. 45 x 12 = $540
The first year, you will need to visit the vet for shots 3 times. Conservative vet visit with vaccination in my area, $40 40 x 3 = $120
Thereafter at least a visit and vaccination once a year, but you should plan on at least one or two visit due to incidents and illness, just in case.
Toys, bones and rawhides, easily in the past year I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on, but you have a little dog there, so I’ll say conservatively $50. Though he’d be very deprived indeed on such a budget.
Also with a toy breed, the urge to dress it will be irristable. clothes are $10-$30 a garmet in my area.
Leash, collar, brush, nail clippers, crate, and etc. A VERY conservative budget of $50.
Obedience training, $100 a course. At least one course. Very important.
So far we have the extremely tight budget set at : $1,345 the first year, Not including clothes. And great goodness, I’ve spent some much more than that!
#1 by Emily on November 21, 2009 - 10:21 am
Thousands of dollars in supplies, food, and vet bills.
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#2 by Mimi on November 21, 2009 - 11:07 am
It’s unpredictable – you never know how much vet costs will be. Sorry
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#3 by David on November 21, 2009 - 11:52 am
well it depends on the vet, type of food you buy (wet or dry food)
toys, pillow, more pillows (in case he pees on it)
Its like having a baby. That never grows up. but does not cry as much. But needs the same if not more love
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#4 by neo38261 on November 21, 2009 - 12:05 pm
It all depends on the type of dog… You can adopt a dog for free, and it could be a small dog or a large dog just depends….
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#5 by Dgh F on November 21, 2009 - 12:37 pm
you can get a dog free at the animal shelter. they actually do take good care of pets there. as for shots and stuff, probably a couple hundreds. and dog food for 14 yrs. hmm. ask your vet. but im telling you its totally worth it!
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#6 by Needs suggestions on November 21, 2009 - 12:45 pm
It’s not really about the financial cost of the dog but the amount of time your going to be willing to spend with the animal.
But it all depends on what dog too. Some puppies are more expensive then others. And even the size of the animal will effect how much you may pay for vet services. What kind of dog food you’ll buy. Depending on your situation maybe kennels, crates? You should really just walk around a wal-mart store and figure it out based on what you want and what you need.
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#7 by tierrababy on November 21, 2009 - 1:26 pm
hundreds
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#8 by Jack L on November 21, 2009 - 1:58 pm
for when you first buy the dog it would probaly be from 300-600$ depending wat type of needs it has for alergies and ect
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I have my dog that had alergies and things so i know because i had to give it shots and go to the vet a lot
#9 by Daryl H on November 21, 2009 - 2:44 pm
For you? $34,598.75.
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#10 by Jumbo Mama on November 21, 2009 - 3:09 pm
I just paid $270 for annual vet check and advantage( heartworm and flea) Food, I pay about $40 a month. Then you need bowls, collars, leashes, toys, treats and any other unexpected vet bills, as well as spay or neuter $250.
$10670 plus the stuff I didn’t put values in for. After that calculate all the things a puppy destroys, eats and pees on.
Good Luck
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#11 by dancinjor on November 21, 2009 - 3:24 pm
it’s not also just food,medicene and shelter it’s also they damage they might cause. my dogs (2) chewed some wires for our sprinkles,air condition,chewed wood cabinets in our house,dig holes in yard. so u have to be prepared for those costs too
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#12 by princess on November 21, 2009 - 3:34 pm
Get a goldfish there cheaper !
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#13 by Alyssa J on November 21, 2009 - 4:18 pm
It all depends on the size of the dog. Larger dogs are going to eat a lot so the food costs a lot of money. It all depends on size, how active it is , breed, etc. If you get a long haired dog then you’ll need to take it to a groomer or groom it yourself.
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#14 by Whitney on November 21, 2009 - 4:41 pm
If you get a puppy, it will be pretty expensive. My puppy is 7 months old, I got him when he was around 3 months. I have probably spent close to $1000 dollars on just vet bills(shots. nueter, and emergency care), food, toys, and other supplies. Have to buy heartworm proventative which is usually about $50+ a year, and flea meds, which cost me about 60 dollars for 6 months for advantix. You also have to consider money for emergencies that could happen. Even with the best care, some things out of your control can happen. One instance, my pomeranian pup was playing with my aunts bichon frise. My aunts dog always rubs his neck on other dogs, people and things like that. Well the "s" hook that connects the rabbies tag to the collar went through his eye lid. $200 emergency vet bill right there. Although that thing probably never happens, other things are possible. Dog are very very expensive.
You can adopt an older dog from a shelter for very little, and they are already spayed/nuetered and have all their shots. So the cost will be much less.
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#15 by RodiKenley on November 21, 2009 - 5:11 pm
About $14,000
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#16 by jess g on November 21, 2009 - 5:28 pm
i have a lhasa apso, she costs alot to get groomed, and the vet bills arent too expensive, but you never know what could happen. its worth it though
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#17 by d b on November 21, 2009 - 5:51 pm
A well-cared for dog can cost easily $1,000 a year just to maintain, let alone if a catostrophic event occurs, which can cost hundreds to thousands more. A $300 purebred Lhasa Apso is not a well-bred Lhasa Apso, so be prepared for allergy problems, other genetic issue may come up.
A 8lb bag of food may last a toy dog a month, a good quality food cost about $15. 15 x 12 = $180
Treats, biscuts, vitamens, etc. I spend a lot on, but a conservative numer is $10 a month, 10 x 12 = $120
Heartguard, yearly $35
Frontline , yearly about $150
A Lhasa Apso will need groomed about every 2 months, cost conservatively $45 in my area. 45 x 12 = $540
The first year, you will need to visit the vet for shots 3 times. Conservative vet visit with vaccination in my area, $40 40 x 3 = $120
Thereafter at least a visit and vaccination once a year, but you should plan on at least one or two visit due to incidents and illness, just in case.
Toys, bones and rawhides, easily in the past year I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on, but you have a little dog there, so I’ll say conservatively $50. Though he’d be very deprived indeed on such a budget.
Also with a toy breed, the urge to dress it will be irristable. clothes are $10-$30 a garmet in my area.
Leash, collar, brush, nail clippers, crate, and etc. A VERY conservative budget of $50.
Obedience training, $100 a course. At least one course. Very important.
So far we have the extremely tight budget set at : $1,345 the first year, Not including clothes. And great goodness, I’ve spent some much more than that!
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#18 by pittypassion on November 21, 2009 - 6:38 pm
I have had my dog for the past 4 years and would be happy to share the cost incurred thus far;
Food – 1 bag monthly @ 45.00 = 540.00
Treats – 3 bags monthly @ 10.00 = 300.00
Bedding – 1 bed every 6 months @ 50.00 = 100.00
Blankets – 1 per month @ 10.00 = 100.00
Shampoo – 6 bottles a year @ 10.00 = 60.00
Brushes – 2 per year @ 15.00 = 30.00
Clipper set – 1 really good one @ 160.00 = 160.00
Nail clipper – 1 really good one @ 45.00 = 45.00
Toys – too many per year = approx 200.00
Bowls – 2 per year @ 30.00 = 60.00
Food mat – 4 per year @ 12.00 = 50.00
Shots – per year shots alone = 250.00
Vet checkup – 2 per year @ 200.00 = 400.00
Emergency – bound to happen 1 per year = 600.00
Medications – bound to need them 1 per year = 100.00
Vitamins – 1 bottle per month @ 20.00 = 200.00
Crate – 1 really good one @ 250.00 = 250.00
Collar – 2 per year @ 20.00 = 40.00
Leash – 2 per year @ 20.00 = 40.00
Various clothing items = 100.00
First aid kit for dog – 2 per year @ 50.00 = 100.00
Pet insurance – monthly @ 30.00 = 350.00
Wee wee pads – 1 box monthly @ 25.00 = 300.00
Various Cleaners – 2 bottles monthly @ 15.00 = 360.00
Pooper scooper – 1 per year @ 30.00 = 30.00
Grass treatment for pee burn – 1 monthly = 350.00
Dentist – every 6 months @ 145.00 = 290.00
Anything else I forgot @ 200.00 per year = 200.00
Total yearly amount = $5,965.00
After 14 years = $83,510.00
And thats a low ball figure I gave you. Keep in mind these things listed are all necessary to keep you pet healthy and happy. Even in the event you can look at my list and say "Oh, my dog won’t need that", believe me when I tell you, something else will happen and cause you to spend on something else.
Please consider all these things when deciding to get your pet. If you cannot afford to part with this money on a yearly basis, then please reconsider. For your sanity, your dogs well being, and the health of all involved (including your bank account)
Good luck to you in whatever decision you choose!
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#19 by budgie crazy on November 21, 2009 - 7:24 pm
i am guessing that for one whole year of food, vet, medication, grooming, toys, would probably equal to $2000 dollars a year.
Lhasa Apsos live for about 14-15 years right so multiply the price of one year by 15 or 14 and that is the rough estimate of the total cost for as long as the dog lives.
(not including any emergencies *hit by a car, poisoned etc*
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