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Originally Posted by michika
We estimate that she would cost us about $150-$200 per month extra for her share of the dog-walker, insurance, food, toys, treats. This number excluded vet costs, and a spay.
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Wow, that sounds awfully steep! My dog is 85lbs, and I feed her uber ultra kibble (Evo Red Bites) along with yogurt and salmon oil daily, 3x a week she gets 1/3 large can of Tripett green tripe, and one week per month she gets human grade probiotics. Her total food costs are about $75/month, but there is no way my dog costs me $150-200 a month. My dog doesn't need a doggie walker though, and I don't have insurance on her either. This has been a good decision in her case as she's only cost me about $2500-3000 in vet bills over 10 1/2 years including shots, teeth cleaning, spaying, yearly blood panels now that she's a senior, and 2 emergencies where she injured herself when she was younger. She's only half Boxer though, so I've been lucky with her health. She doesn't get treats (I don't believe in them), and she probably gets 5 new toys per year which includes her Nylabones ($80/yr ish). You sure your new hound will cost that much? Wowzers.