Most commonly, soft plaque suddenly ruptures (see vulnerable plaque), causing the formation of a thrombus that will rapidly slow or stop blood flow, leading to death of the tissues fed by the artery in approximately five minutes. This catastrophic event is called an infarction.
Large dog: $1,843 the first year, $875 per year after. Cat: $1,035 the first year, $670 per year after. The annual costs include food, regular medical expenses, toys, treats, litter, poop bags and miscellaneous spending. If the numbers seem high, you're going to cringe when you hear that they're only the minimum.
Ragdoll cats can cost as little as $450 for pet-quality cats or over $1,200 for show-quality cats. This price covers vaccinations, feeding costs and registration. For show-quality cats, the additional expense reflects travel and show expenses that demonstrate the quality of the cat's pedigree. Continue Reading.