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Here's exactly how much it costs to own 12 common household pets

Oct 9, 2019, 21:52 IST

Although dogs are popular, they're some of the most expensive animals to own as pets. A large dog will cost about $1,040.31 a year, according to the ASPCA.

Obviously, due to their smaller size — and, thus, lesser food consumption — medium dogs don't cost quite as much, coming in at $894 in expenses annually, according to the ASPCA.

Small dogs aren't too far behind. A pint-sized pooch costs about $737 a year, according to the ASPCA.

You might think a feline friend would be less expensive than a dog, but the average kitty costs just a bit less than a medium dog, at $809 per year, according to the ASPCA.

Considering there are more than 10,000 reptile species in the world, it shouldn't be surprising that the cost of owning one ranges quite a bit, too, totaling anywhere from $330 to $1,310 annually, according to Kiplinger.

A cute and fuzzy rabbit is an irresistible choice for many pet owners, but the cost of owning one is a little less appealing. It will set you back about $477.80 a year, according to the ASPCA.

Ferrets aren't the most common pets. And maybe that’s due to the fact that their care and upkeep costs an average of $573.80 annually, according to the ASPCA.

Despite their relatively small size, Guinea pigs aren't cheap. According to the ASPCA, it costs about $304 a year to own one.

Horses may not be "everyday" pets, but they’re popular enough in the US that we decided to check out their average expenses. It costs about $3,876 yearly to own a horse, according to a horse-ownership survey from the University of Maine.

A small bird doesn't necessarily equal a small expense. Being a bird owner will require about $317 per year in care and upkeep, according to the ASPCA.

Owning a pet chinchilla will definitely impress your friends — and will set you back anywhere from $340 to $670 a year, according to Beyond The Treat.

They may be prickly, but hedgehogs have a certain cachet. Owning one of these little creatures costs about $218 to $417 annually, according to Hamor Hollow, a hedgehog breeder and rescue.

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