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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I really want a kitten but never had a cat/kitten before.

What costs are involved etc?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You'd need some or all of -

    Vet fees (or pet insurance, or both)
    Food (tins, biscuits, treats)
    Play things
    Scratching posts & bedding
    Cat flap / someone to open door / cattery fees when you go away
    Litter trays, litter

    Plus whatever you pay to get the cat. From a rescue place that would be between 30-70 pounds per cat.

    Remember that a kitten is only a kitten for a few months, then it's a cat. Most kittens will be fully grown after about a year.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah you need few things, but frankly it aint much.

    Kitten -> Free or just 10~20 quids
    Vets -> round 50~60 quids for first vaccination and booster
    Games -> Depends, normally not that expensive.
    Litter -> Unless it is an outside cat, probably around £20 for box + £10/bag

    Thos aint exact prices for say, just what it cost me roughly with mine.
    I did is vaccination when he was nearly 2 only cos haven't had cash, but
    it was an inside cat. If it go outside it must be done as soon as possible.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    don't forget that neutering/spaying is important - there are too many unwanted cats already and that can be expensive. kittens tend to be happiest in pairs and you can get them from about 8weeks old, but remember it's twice as much. They do prefer company though. i have 13 and they tend to go around in pairs ( some we got and some decided to adopt us)

    unneutered tomcats have a tendency to bugger off for a few weeks on end to spread their seed, which means heartache and worry your end and risks their end. they also have a habit of marking their territory (your home) with their scent (urine) which smells grim. so neutering is a good idea if you get little boy cats.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nihilisticmadman wrote:
    Yeah you need few things, but frankly it aint much.

    Kitten -> Free or just 10~20 quids
    Vets -> round 50~60 quids for first vaccination and booster
    Games -> Depends, normally not that expensive.
    Litter -> Unless it is an outside cat, probably around £20 for box + £10/bag

    Thos aint exact prices for say, just what it cost me roughly with mine.
    I did is vaccination when he was nearly 2 only cos haven't had cash, but
    it was an inside cat. If it go outside it must be done as soon as possible.
    Don't you feed your cat? :eek2: :p
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    littlemissylittlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster
    Also, with a kitten you need to be able to spend lots of time with it, unlike an adult cat. You need to feed them small amounts on a regular basis and they need more attention than a normal cat, who can be left to their own devices whilst you are at work.

    This is the reason we decided against kittens.
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    Teh_GerbilTeh_Gerbil Posts: 13,332 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Vets. Vets. Lots of Vet bills, and they are expensive.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    oh kittens are the best. then they grow into big kittens. oh i love them so. get kittens.
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