COPets
Cat ownership, annual UK
A typical annual budget for one cat, before emergency treatment and boarding.
Budgeting a first catComparing a rescue with a breeder
£1,500
Evidence-backed estimate ·
Category
Pets
Pet food, veterinary care, grooming and the first-year cost of an animal. 2 published pets, each with a dated lead cost and the sources behind it.
Lowest published lead cost: £83
How to read this list
The amount on each card is the record's lead observation, not a live quote. Open a record to see the source, the observation date and the verification status. A lower amount is not automatically better value: configuration, warranty, location and timing change what the number means.