, Author, knows too much about heart disease from personal experience. 1  If space aliens bombed all the pharmaceutical factories and we had to go back to herbs, Coleus forskohlii (Indian coleus) would act as a natural beta-blocker, whether or not it was used for hypertension or cardiomyopathy.
Heartworm prevention is recommended, and may cost up to $40. The cat should also be checked out by a vet, to make sure there are no problems; the vet bills may be between $50 (for a simple check up) to $300 for advanced tests, if these are needed.
Pet insurance to cover a cat can cost Â£6-Â£15 per month. Neutering. Spaying or neutering a cat can cost Â£40-Â£50. Microchipping. Microchipping a cat can cost Â£15-Â£20. Extras. Although the main regular costs of keeping a cat are listed above there are always unexpected costs that occur. In addition it is often necessary to purchase medical products for minor cuts, shampoos, replace equipment, etc. All such costs can mount up over a year and add to the cost of owning a cat. Therefore it is always best to factor in an additional cost of Â£200-Â£500 each year for extras when working out whether keeping a cat can be afforded. Summary. The table below gives a summary of the average annual costs involved in keeping a cat.