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.
Veterinary Care. The cost of veterinary care can vary depending on the age and breed of your dog, but you should budget for a yearly checkup. An office visit generally costs an average of $50, while shots and procedures can cost $100 or more. If you get a puppy, you should budget so that you can cover these costs over a long time span, but it's important to remember that veterinary care gets more costly as your dog ages.