
First, let me say this: I love our cats.
They are sweet and cute and funny and I absolutely adore them. Even when they’re knocking over the Christmas tree (Nala) or barfing on the floor (Lyla), I love them. I don’t regret adopting them for a single second.
But boy, if I have learned anything through the last few years of pet ownership, it’s this: pets can be freaking expensive.
From food ($58 for a big bag that lasts likes, three months), to litter (which we buy in bulk at Costco for $9), to all the random crap that cats use, we have spent a pretty penny on these little fur beasts over the years.
And that doesn’t even factor in the vet visits.
Pet owners will know that medical care is not cheap. Even just getting in for a check up or a standard round of vaccines can cost more than $100.
Some opt for pet insurance and I can totally see the logic.
We opted against it. Here’s why (and what we do instead).
Continue Reading