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.
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.