I found a stray cat how much does it cost and what kinds of vaccinations does she need?
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at
8:32 pm
i really want to keep her my dad has one cat already so she will have food and stuff i know i have to buy a litter box and things but how much will it end up costing to take care of her
know of any lost cost options, she is very friendly
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As others have said, take her to the vet asap. Checked for feline lukemia, and feline distemper. And have her first round of vaccinations ie: heartworm, rabies. I took a 1 year old female in about 4 months ago. And that first vet trip for her first shots cost about 130 bucks. then had to wait 3 weeks i think and took her for her booster shot to strengthen her immunity. That was about 45 dollars. then we just had her spayed last week, that was 150ish dollars and bought some advantage to put on her to help keep flea’s and earmites off her. So as you can see cats are expensive. I didnt tell you all this to scare you but being in the same boat you are, except we started from scratch with having to buy litter box and all, you have some starters already with your dad having the food and cat know how. Just know that owning a pet is a full time job and you have to commit to doing right by your beloved new pet by getting her vaccinated and spayed. Your doing a GREAT thing by taking in a stray. I love my cat more than i could ever say. I would pay all the money i have spent in the short 4 months again and again knowing now what a joy it is to have a pet to love, play with and call mine. So go for it. It’s only money right.
Just took our 15 week old to the vet last week…$28.00 for flea treatment, $54.00 for rabies shot and worm/parasite test and it will be $141.00 to have her spayed later this month…but she is worth every penny…
You should have the cat checked for feline leukemia before you allow it to have any contact with your dad’s cat. It’s very contagious among cats and leads to certain death. You must be very careful with strays. I found a stray one time as a kitten and took it to the APL, they neutered the kitten gave it all it’s shots and checked it out, then I bought the kitten from them, total cost to me, about $50, and they gave me all kind of literature about cats and adoptions papers for the kitten. That kitten turned out to be the 2nd biggest cat I ever owned at about 20 lbs. and he wasn’t overweight.
First of all before you bring her inside she needs to be tested for Feline Leukemia. This is highly contagious and could spread to your other cat. This should cost between 20 and 40 dollars. She will also need her shots, and if she’s old enough rabies vaccination, which together could cost anywhere from 20 to 50 or more depending on your area. You also need to have her spayed, which could cost from 30 to 80 dollars. My advice to you is to contact a local shelter or humane society and ask them for the names and numbers of low-cost clinics in your area. They will almost always have this information at hand. A call to one of these clinics will tell you exactly what you need to know. I hate to not be more specific but prices vary greatly by area.
As for supplies, of course you’ll need a litter box, litter, food (if she’s a kitten make sure you put her on kitten food), food and water bowls, and perhaps a collar. Don’t forget lots of toys! Good luck with your new kitty!
I adopted a cat last year and I can tell you that all puzzy is expensive
It will cost around $65.00 to get her fixed
Shots will be around $50.00
Flea Meds 15.00 a month
Food 17.00 – 20.00 a month (depends on what you feed)
Litter 15.00 a month
toys 15.00 (one time)
I think it will cost you 200 to get started and about 500 per year after that.
Hi there. It looks like you’ve already gotten a lot of great answers. I thought I’d follow up with a thorough list of vaccinations that are important for cats (taken from iblogpet.com):
1. Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper or Ataxia)
A highly contagious viral disease primarily spread through contact with an affected cat’s bodily fluids, feces, or fleas. Symptoms include fever, lost appetite, dehydration, and vomiting. Distemper is the most destructive disease for an unvaccinated cat because it can cause severe intestinal problems. The mortality rate is 60–90 percent.
2. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Influenza or Coryza)
A contagious virus of the eyes, nose, and throat that can cause severe disease including death from pneumonia. FVR is transmitted through the air and through direct contact with an infected cat’s eye and nasal secretions. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, and fever.
3. Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
A common viral disease characterized by upper respiratory symptoms, like pneumonia and mouth sores. There are multiple strains, some causing more severe symptoms. FCV is spread through contact with the bodily fluids and feces of an affected cat.
4. Rabies
A fatal nervous system disease caused by a virus that attacks the brain. Rabies is transmitted through a bite from a rabid animal. The disease has three stages: prodromal, which causes temperament changes, dilated pupils, and excessive drooling; excitatory, which occurs three days in and causes appetite changes and possibly seizures; and the “dumb” form in which you cat goes into progressive paralysis.
Kittens should be vaccinated for the first three at eight weeks old, followed by annual booster shots for a few years after that. The Rabies vaccine is usually done at 4–6 months old, with boosters ever 1–3 years.
I hope this information helps. Best of luck with your new cat!
Lori
Her vaccinations and spay/neuter costs around $300.00. You can call your local animal shelter and they can give you information about how to apply for discounts (eligibility is determined by your household income) and a list of local vets that perform these services. That cat will be forever greatful you found her and saved her life. Good luck!
In London, between £500 and £1,000 a year. Vaccinations depend on her lifestyle.
however what you get in return is the love of a cat, a precious thing, beyond price.
When dogs suffer from flea allergy dermatitis, they become sensitive to the flea’s saliva once they bite the dog’s skin. Dogs that suffer from flea allergy will then show signs of itching, redness, or swelling. When the fleas inflict the first stage of attack, it is actually the dogs themselves that cause more damage to themselves. As soon as the itching starts, it is the dogs’ initial reaction to scratch the itchy part of their body or areas bitten by the flea.