6 Responses to “What is the monthly expense of having a dog like a Maltese or a shih tzu?”

1. peter c says:

   August 18, 2008 at 6:42 pm

   well about 20 euro if ur from england about 15pound

   u can buy a big bag of food called feedwell it will last them about 3 months its only 15 euro and then worm tablets
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2. Alyson R says:

   August 18, 2008 at 6:43 pm

   1,000$ monthly
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3. youdon'tneedtoknowmyname says:

   August 18, 2008 at 6:44 pm

   food would be $20 to $100 a month depending on the food
   grooming is basically just the brushes $100 the first month
   medical could vary from zero to thousands in extreme or unextreme cases
   basically, expect to pay a hundred bucks every four months
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4. grumpys_wifey says:

   August 18, 2008 at 6:49 pm

   Well, I've had my Pomeranian for about a month in a half. He's going on 6 months.

   Food – Puppy treats – $15. A bag of Innova Puppy – $25. Nutri-Cal supplement – $10. Others – about $15.
   So far: $55

   Grooming: I visit the groomers every 2 weeks. Each visit is $40 and I tip $10.
   So far: $105

   Medical: This is where it gets pretty expensive. His Puppy Pack (all the shots) was – $156. Sending his stool to the lab to check for non-visible parasites – $38. Check up because I wasn't sure if he was allergic to something – $28. He was vomiting and the vet was closed so I took him to an emergency pet hospital (included check up and a shot for nausea) – $108.
   So far: $435

   Other needs: His toys – $40. Brushes (He needs 3 different kinds since he's a pom) – $40. Furminator (eliminates shedding) – $36. Food and water bowl – $10. Bed – $20. Leash and harness – $50 (I bought him the kind of leash where it can go up to ten feet and such)
   So far: $631.

   He's expensive. But I love him to death.
   The list above is just me though. It may cost you less, it may cost you more. It depends on the needs of your dog.

   Edit:
   And if this is your first time getting a puppy – about $100 for puppy obedience at Petco, if you choose to take him, that is.
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5. Lady Bug says:

   August 18, 2008 at 6:58 pm

   With out medical I spend about $ 75.00 a month. Add in medical like my Chihuahua’s ear infection and my Pekingese recurring sebaceous cyst this put my up $ 209.00 so far this month. You always have to be prepared for any medical emergency. This is just for the two dog I have to take my Chinchilla in twice a year for his teeth to be trimmed this sets me back $ 67.00.
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6. Tammy C says:

   August 18, 2008 at 9:35 pm

   I wish I had a a maltese.
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