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Link: The True Cost of Dogs

Written by Cari Wise | Sep 14, 2016 1:00:00 PM

This article provides some great information regarding costs dog-owners will incur.  It is a great reference for veterinary professionals as they educate clients.


Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/national/article83423337.html#storylink=cpy
After the first year, ASPCA figures a dog's annual cost at anywhere from $580 for smaller dogs to $875 for big breeds, which gobble more food. Meanwhile, Rover.com, a Seattle-based pet-sitting website, figures the yearly average at $2,858 factoring in pet sitting ($25 per night), dog training ($40 per hour), teeth cleaning (at least $400) and emergency vet bills (from zero to more than $3,000).

Read the full article from 12news.com.


Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/national/article83423337.html#storylink=cpy

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