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speaking of cats.

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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can anyone tell me how much it costs to keep a cat?

my housemates are thinking of getting a kitten, but they want to know how much they'll need a month so they can figure out if they can afford it.

thanking you.

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Raising the kitten costs differently depending on how much house training attention you give it. When still a kitten, you have to buy a 3kg medium bag of kitty litter every week (approximately - depending on how much it actually uses the tray + how big it's gut is!)

    On the whole...cats might have an 1/10th of a pint of milk and a 50p tin of cat food every day. That works out at ROUGHLY 60p per day.

    60p x 7 = 4.20 per week.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    you have to take into account vets fees too, insurance is prolly the best way.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by VinylVicky
    you have to take into account vets fees too, insurance is prolly the best way.

    right.

    anyone know how much it costs to insure a cat?

    and i'm guessing stuff like vaccinations and microchipping isn't covered by the insurance....?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    A useful resource for raising a kitten, even though it does have alot to do with BABIES.

    EDIT: I got the following information from Petplan.

    I had to input my own details for my kitten:

    SL1. Crossbreed kitten born on 1st January this year. I was then presented with 3 levels of insurance:

    Paid monthly: 6.30, 8.40 and 13.00.


    Do you specifically want to know about microchipping?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    after they've grown up u dont have to worry bout food coz they get fed in about 6 other houses anyway. grow some catnip aswell, its like watching cats on poppers.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah the neighbourhood can feed your cat! Just make sure it's got a cute fur coat!

    (I didn't think of that one :p )
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You could always get a rescue kitten, they I beleive have had all vaccinations etc.
    Not sure how it works but could be worth looking into :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    My mum has one. Its 17 years old and shits every 4 hours.

    Cats, in general, do not like milk. It isn't good for them anyway. Use shredded paper instead of catlitter. Saves a fortune if your cat has sensitive paws and a weak bladder.

    Whiskas= 55p a day

    Don't know about insurance though :crazyeyes
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    littlemissylittlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster
    Re: speaking of cats.
    Originally posted by kaffrin
    can anyone tell me how much it costs to keep a cat?

    my housemates are thinking of getting a kitten, but they want to know how much they'll need a month so they can figure out if they can afford it.

    thanking you.

    your housemate cant get a cat ... what about the mice?? :eek:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Re: Re: speaking of cats.
    Originally posted by littlemissy
    your housemate cant get a cat ... what about the mice?? :eek:

    They will not be eaten.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jazza Bing
    My mum has one. Its 17 years old and shits every 4 hours.

    It scares me that you know how often the cat shits. :/

    But like the others have said. About 60p a day and a box of dry food.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by *Lisa*
    It scares me that you know how often the cat shits. :/

    But like the others have said. About 60p a day and a box of dry food.

    Have you ever smelt a 17 year old cats box? My God! you can smell it even with the doors closed! That is how I know.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jazza Bing
    Have you ever smelt a 17 year old cats box? My God! you can smell it even with the doors closed! That is how I know.

    No. Because we dont have a 'cat box'. My cats shit outside. In the neighbours garden.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by *Lisa*
    No. Because we dont have a 'cat box'. My cats shit outside. In the neighbours garden.

    Then you cannot complain then :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by *Lisa*
    No. Because we dont have a 'cat box'. My cats shit outside. In the neighbours garden.

    Yeah its like a friggin cats convention here. Two of the buggers last night just staring at me, till I hissed at them and they ran like shit lol
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jazza Bing
    Then you cannot complain then :p

    I wasnt complaining.
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