An estimated 28 million, or 10 percent of the population, experiences some degree of hearing loss. Of those with a hearing loss, 1.5 million are deaf, 1.5 million are late deafened and 25 million are hard of hearing. There is little doubt that everyone knows someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. Coâworkers, neighbors, and family members may have a hearing loss.
The minimal medical costs per year for a dog (meaning his annual check-up and shots) comes out to around $240 on the average. This does not include other common procedures such as dental cleaning or blood tests. A dog with cancer can rack up bills as high as $7,500.
1 If not, it will cost the owner between $75 and $250. 2  Ferrets also need routine veterinary checkups for things such as teeth cleaning, heart work medication, vaccinations, etc. 3  The average yearly cost for routine veterinary visits is $90. 4  The first checkup should be around $70 to $100. Here, they can cost $99 to $150. 2  Overall, plan on budgeting at least $600 to $1,000 for the first year. 3  After that first year, supplies, food and litter should cost around $15 to $30 per month.