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Estimated annual expenses for dog and cat owners in the United States as of 2015

Estimated annual expenses for dogs and cats in the United States in 2015 (in USD)

The data displays the estimated annual expenses of cat and dog owners for their pets in 2015 in the U.S. In 2015, American cat owners reckoned they spent a median amount of some 390 USD on medical costs for their pet.

Toys	58.5	66.9
Pet sitting / boarding	113.6	159.8
Other equipment (e.g. habitats, collars, litter)	136.9	71.8
Medical costs (e.g., vet appointments, medications, procedures)	390	477.3
Food/ treats	529.9	535.9
Total	1228.9	1311.7

Estimated annual expenses for dog and cat owners in the United States as of 2015

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