Pet keeping is a hobby enjoyed by most people all over the world. Among the different pet animals, cat is comparatively inexpensive and is easy to keep. Some people may be allergic to cats. Though keeping a pet cat is not as expensive as keeping some other animals, there are costs which you have to bear and before bringing a cat home, it is better to check whether you will be able to meet those cat expenses by looking at your overall financial picture. The following are the major items of expenses you can expect if you keep a pet cat.

Compared to other pet animals, a cat is less expensive. You can easily get a cat for less than a hundred dollars.. When you buy a cat, choose one that is friendly with people and has a beautiful appearance. As far as possible, buy a cat that is already vaccinated. Otherwise, you have to spend additional money to vaccinate the cat. If you spend some time searching, you will surely find a cat that is neutered.

In addition to buying the cat, there are other things too you need to buy for the cat. There has to be a bowl to feed the cat and a box for the cat to sleep in. You also need to buy litter to be spread in the cat box. Cats need special food and along with the cat, you have to buy cat food too. It is just a matter of common sense to buy something to entertain the cat. All these things together will cost you around $80. Since the cat is coming from a different living environment, continue to feed the same food which the cat is accustomed to. Similarly, keep the cat in a litter box which the cat is used to till it gets familiar with your home.