How much does adopting a cat really cost?
It’s easy to think about all the good times you can have with a new cat, but it’s just as easy to forget about the care and attention they need.
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Basic Care
Adoption Fees
$25 - $200 /
One-Time
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Food/Water Bowls
$7 - $26 /
Annual
Best In this price range:
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Dr. Catsby’s Water Bowl$19Add to list- 0 +
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Our Pets Durapet Premium Stainless Steel Bowl$7.95Add to list- 0 +
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Signature Housewares Coastal Fish Ceramic Bowl$8.99Add to list- 0 +
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Necoichi Raised Cat Water Bowl$19.6Add to list- 0 +
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Bone Dry White Marble Bowl$18.63Add to list- 0 +
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PetRageous Designs Ceramic Oval Bowl$10.75Add to list- 0 +
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Americat Stainless Steel Bowl$26.49Add to list- 0 +
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Healthy Human Portable Bento Bowls$19.99Add to list- 0 +
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Coldest Insulated Water Bowl$19.99Add to list- 0 +
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Ethical Pet Stoneware Crock$15.45Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Food
$34 - $150 /
Monthly
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Smalls Ground Bird Fresh Cat Food$120Add to list- 0 +
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Open Farm RawMix Open Prairie Recipe$34.5Add to list- 0 +
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Nulo Freestyle Turkey & Chicken Recipe$59.4Add to list- 0 +
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RAWZ 96% Turkey & Turkey Liver Paté$87Add to list- 0 +
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Open Farm Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food$120Add to list- 0 +
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Caru Classic Turkey Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food$108Add to list- 0 +
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Koha Wet Cat Food$81Add to list- 0 +
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Tiki Cat Succulent Chicken Recipe in Chicken Consommé$150Add to list- 0 +
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Weruva Truluxe Steak Frites$146.1Add to list- 0 +
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Wellness CORE Kitten Classic Paté$105Add to list- 0 +
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Litter Box
$15 - $699 /
Annual
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iPrimio Non-Stick Plated Stainless Steel XL Litter Pan$79.99Add to list- 0 +
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Litter-Robot 4$699Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco High Sided Litter Box$24.99Add to list- 0 +
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Tuft + Paw Cove Litter Box$199Add to list- 0 +
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Petphabet Jumbo Covered Litter Box$54.99Add to list- 0 +
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Modkat XL Litter Box$179.95Add to list- 0 +
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Kitty Sift Disposable Sifting Litter Box$30.99Add to list- 0 +
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Arm & Hammer Large Sifting Litter Pan$15.49Add to list- 0 +
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Lucky Champ Cat Litter Pan$29.35Add to list- 0 +
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KittyGoHere Cat Litter Pan$40.95Add to list- 0 +
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Litter Genie Cat Litter Box$29.99Add to list- 0 +
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Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Litter Box$66.91Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Litter
$4 - $25 /
Monthly
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Boxiecat BoxiePro Deep Clean Unscented Clumping Clay Litter$9.84Add to list- 0 +
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Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Unscented$4.87Add to list- 0 +
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Ever Clean Extra Strength$7.18Add to list- 0 +
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Sustainably Yours$13.15Add to list- 0 +
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SmartCat Unscented Clumping Grass Litter$11.25Add to list- 0 +
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Feline Pine Original$4.03Add to list- 0 +
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Litterbox.com Clumping Clay$11.25Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Micro Crystal Unscented Non-Clumping Litter$17.22Add to list- 0 +
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PrettyLitter$25.3Add to list- 0 +
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Fresh News Recycled Paper Litter$9.06Add to list- 0 +
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tuft + paw Really Great Cat Litter$22.89Add to list- 0 +
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Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box System$20.98Add to list- 0 +
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Carrier
$12 - $219 /
One-Time
Best In this price range:
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Sleepypod Air In-Cabin Pet Carrier$179.95Add to list- 0 +
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Sherpa Travel Original Deluxe Airline Approved Pet Carrier$41.49Add to list- 0 +
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Sturdi Products SturdiBag Flexible Height Pet Carrier$100Add to list- 0 +
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Petsfit Double Sided Expandable Dog & Cat Carrier$56.99Add to list- 0 +
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Petmate Two Door Top Load Pet Kennel$40.59Add to list- 0 +
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SportPet Designs Cat Carrier with Zipper Lock- Foldable Travel Cat Carrier$12.99Add to list- 0 +
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Pet Magasin Pet Travel Kennel for Cats$58.89Add to list- 0 +
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Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed & Carrier$219.95Add to list- 0 +
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Mr. Peanut's Airline Approved Soft-Sided Small Dog & Cat Carrier$74Add to list- 0 +
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Gen7Pets Geometric Roller Carrier$190.48Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Basic Dog & Cat Carrier Medium/Large$24.35Add to list- 0 +
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Petsfit Comfort Cat Carrier Backpack$19.79Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Bed
$11 - $69 /
One-Time
Best In this price range:
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Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bolster Bed$20.12Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Plush Orthopedic Bed$69.33Add to list- 0 +
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Feltcave Wool Cat Cave$28.98Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Catry Snooze Station$49.99Add to list- 0 +
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K&H Thermo Kitty Cat Bed$46.99Add to list- 0 +
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Armarkat Cave Shape Covered Bed$28.39Add to list- 0 +
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Armarkat Round or Oval Shape Pet Bed$32.39Add to list- 0 +
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Best Friends by Sheri Original Calming Donut Cuddler$29.99Add to list- 0 +
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Pet Magasin Self-Warming Cat Cave$39.99Add to list- 0 +
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K&H EZ Mount Kitty Sill$27.99Add to list- 0 +
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FurHaven ThermaNAP Self-Warming Bed$11.04Add to list- 0 +
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K&H Self-Warming Pad$11.49Add to list- 0 +
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MidWest Curious Cat Cube$59.99Add to list- 0 +
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Brush
$5 - $33 /
One-Time
Best In this price range:
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Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush$16.99Add to list- 0 +
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GoPets Professional Double-Sided Pin & Bristle Brush$29.99Add to list- 0 +
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Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush$12.74Add to list- 0 +
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Kong ZoomGroom$9.99Add to list- 0 +
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Mars Boar Bristle Cat Brush$12.99Add to list- 0 +
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HandsOn Grooming Glove$24.99Add to list- 0 +
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FURminator Long Hair Cat Deshedding Tool$33.55Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Dematting Double-Sided Rake$27.75Add to list- 0 +
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Vetnique Labs Furbliss Pet Brush$14.99Add to list- 0 +
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Catit Senses 2.0 Self Groomer Cat Toy$8.74Add to list- 0 +
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Hartz Groomer's Best Slicker Brush$5.97Add to list- 0 +
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Safari Flea Comb for Cats$7.49Add to list- 0 +
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Nail Clippers
$6 - $22 /
One-Time
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Zen Clipper Precise Junior Pet Nail Clippers$22.95Add to list- 0 +
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Millers Forge Nail Clipper With Safety Stop$6.51Add to list- 0 +
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Safari Professional Nail Trimmer Small/Medium$12.99Add to list- 0 +
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Shiny Pet Nail Clippers for Small Animals$12.95Add to list- 0 +
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Pet Republique Professional Nail Clippers$6.99Add to list- 0 +
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gonicc Dog & Cat Pets Nail Clippers and Trimmers$15.95Add to list- 0 +
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JW Pet Gripsoft Cat Nail Clipper$7.49Add to list- 0 +
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Hertzko Professional Cat Nail Clipper & Nail File$15.99Add to list- 0 +
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Toys
$3 - $32 /
Annual
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Catit Super Roller Circuit Toy$22.99Add to list- 0 +
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Petstages Tower of Tracks$8.99Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Dancer 101 Interactive Cat Toy$3.99Add to list- 0 +
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Hexbug Nano$10.95Add to list- 0 +
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Petsafe Interactive Feeder Toy$7.95Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Dancer Cat Charmer Toy$6.99Add to list- 0 +
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SmartyKat Skitter Critters Catnip Toy$4.98Add to list- 0 +
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Bergan Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy$24.99Add to list- 0 +
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PetSafe Froli-Cat Bolt Interactive Laser Cat Toy$21.95Add to list- 0 +
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Yeowww! Catnip Yellow Banana Cat Toy$8.62Add to list- 0 +
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Kitty Kaster Premium Cat Toy Exerciser$32.99Add to list- 0 +
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Go Cat Da Bird Original Feather Teaser Wand Cat Toy$17.94Add to list- 0 +
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Extra
ID-Tag/GPS Tracker
$7 - $34 /
One-Time
Best In this price range:
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vimdevs Deep Engraved Stainless Steel Pet ID Tag$9.99Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Stainless Steel Personalized Cat ID Tag$11.89Add to list- 0 +
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Love Your Pets Soundless Pet ID Tag$17.95Add to list- 0 +
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LuckyPet Slide-On Stainless Steel Collar Tag$9.95Add to list- 0 +
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GoTags Nylon Personalized Reflective Breakaway Cat Collar$13.95Add to list- 0 +
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ROAD iD Personalized Pet ID Tag$34.94Add to list- 0 +
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LuckyPet Durable Plastic Pet ID Tag$7.95Add to list- 0 +
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Collar
$9 - $18 /
One-Time
Best In this price range:
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Red Dingo Nylon Reflective Breakaway Cat Collar$9.8Add to list- 0 +
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Frisco Nylon Breakaway Cat Collar with Bell$9.65Add to list- 0 +
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Beastie Bands Cat Collar$11.99Add to list- 0 +
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GoTags Nylon Personalized Breakaway Cat Collar with Bell$15.95Add to list- 0 +
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Rogz Safeloc Breakaway Clip Glow-in-the-Dark Cat Collar$13.95Add to list- 0 +
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Blueberry Pet All-in-One Breakaway Cat Collar$12.99Add to list- 0 +
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Pettsie Breakaway Cat Collar Bow Tie and Friendship Bracelet$18.99Add to list- 0 +
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Cat Treats
$0 - $1023 /
Monthly
Best In this price range:
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Cat-Man-Doo Bonito Flakes$0Add to list- 0 +
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Orijen Tundra Freeze-Dried Cat Treats$315.37Add to list- 0 +
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Shameless Catnip N Chill Cat Treats$92.32Add to list- 0 +
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Purina DentaLife Dental Cat Treats$76.47Add to list- 0 +
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Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Minnows Cat Treats$1023.09Add to list- 0 +
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PureBites Chicken Breast$245.52Add to list- 0 +
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Dr. Marty Squeeki’s Delights Freeze-Dried Cat Treats$339.11Add to list- 0 +
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American Journey Chicken Recipe Soft & Chewy Cat Treats$74.66Add to list- 0 +
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KittyUp Functional Puree Treat$883.57Add to list- 0 +
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VetriScience Composure Chicken Liver Flavor Soft Chews$20.1Add to list- 0 +
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Meowijuana Crunchie Munchie Salmon Cat Treats$135.51Add to list- 0 +
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Travel Bowls
$25 - $300 /
Annual
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Professional Grooming
$30 - $70 /
One-Time
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Vet Care and Documents
Standard Vet Check-Up
$45 - $110 /
Annual
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Flea, Tick and Mosquito
$25 - $300 /
Annual
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Microchipping
$150 - $500 /
One-Time
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Pet Insurance
$6 - $29 /
Monthly
Best In this price range:
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Lemonade Pet Insurance$10Add to list- 0 +
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Trupanion Pet Insurance$29.13Add to list- 0 +
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CarePlus Pet Insurance$6.65Add to list- 0 +
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Figo Pet Insurance$25.28Add to list- 0 +
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Embrace Pet Insurance$23.27Add to list- 0 +
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Fetch Pet Insurance$26.34Add to list- 0 +
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Pumpkin Pet Insurance$29.49Add to list- 0 +
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Nationwide Pet Insurance$13.69Add to list- 0 +
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Pet Assure$9.95Add to list- 0 +
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Metlife Pet Insurance$23.79Add to list- 0 +
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Cat First Aid
$115 - $210 /
One-Time
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