Know what your pet will cost before you commit
Free calculators and practical guides for budgeting, caring for and owning a dog or cat.
Calculators
Dog Ownership Cost CalculatorEstimate what a dog really costs per month, per year and in the first year, with food, vet, grooming and insurance.Puppy First-Year Cost CalculatorPlan your puppy's first-year budget: vaccines, training, spay/neuter, supplies, food and more.Cat Ownership Cost CalculatorEstimate monthly and yearly cat costs: food, litter, vet care, insurance and one-time supplies.Monthly Pet Budget CalculatorBuild a simple monthly budget for any pet: food, vet fund, insurance, grooming, sitters and supplies.Dog Food CalculatorDaily calories and cups by weight and life stage.Pet Insurance Cost Comparison ToolCompare yearly cost with and without pet insurance in a normal year and a bad year, using your own premium and deductible.Dog Grooming Frequency PlannerFind how often to brush, bathe and professionally groom your dog by coat type, and estimate yearly grooming cost.Pet Sitting and Boarding Cost CalculatorCompare the cost of boarding your pet versus hiring a drop-in pet sitter for a trip.
Guides
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Own a Dog?A clear breakdown of recurring, one-time and surprise dog costs, plus how to budget for them.First-Year Puppy Expenses: A Complete BudgetEverything a puppy costs in year one: vaccines, spay/neuter, training, supplies and food.Best Dog Food for Different BudgetsHow to choose a good dog food at any budget: what to check on the label, how to compare cost per day, and how to switch safely.How Often Should You Groom Different Dog Breeds?Grooming schedules by coat type: short, double, long and curly coats, with brushing, bathing and professional grooming guidance.What Should You Buy Before Getting a Cat?A first-cat shopping checklist: litter box, food, carrier, scratching post, toys and vet care to set up before adoption day.How Much Does It Cost to Own a Cat?What a cat costs in 2026: monthly and yearly costs, food, vet visits, senior care and lifetime cost, with sources.Is Pet Insurance Worth It?How pet insurance works, what it costs on average, what it covers, and how to decide between insurance and a savings fund.How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?Shelter and rescue adoption fees in 2026, what the fee usually covers, what you still pay for, and how adoption compares with a breeder.Dog Vaccine and Vet Visit CostsWhat vet visits, vaccines, spay or neuter surgery, preventatives and dental care cost for puppies, adults and senior dogs in 2026.How to Build a Pet Emergency FundHow much an emergency vet visit costs, how big a pet emergency fund should be, and a simple plan to build one.Dog Boarding vs Pet Sitter: What Each CostsWhat dog boarding, house sitting and drop-in visits cost per night in 2026, with a seven-night comparison, extra fees and tips for choosing.Cheapest Dog Breeds to Own: What Actually Keeps Costs DownWhat makes some dogs cheaper to own, what UK and other studies say about the cheapest breeds, and how to keep costs down whatever breed you choose.