How much does a pet cost?
It depends on the animal, its size and where you live, which is why one number would mislead you. Peabody's cost tool adds the one-time costs, such as adoption and supplies, to the yearly ones, such as food and vet visits, for the pet you are thinking about. The AVMA publishes data on what owners spend.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Asked by families like yours and answered by Peabody editors. How we write and check. For your own pet, your vet knows best.
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Sources
- AVMA: Evolving pet owner economics (15 October 2025) (checked October 29, 2026)
- AVMA: U.S. pet ownership statistics (2026 sourcebook) (checked October 29, 2026)