razza Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 thinking of getting the missus one as a wedding present, how much do they generally cost: 1. To buy 2. to get all jabs etc. 3. to insure 4. to feed each week 5. scratching post thing plus anything else that costs money for them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 1st cat or 2nd cat? Sorry - couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 1. To buy - Free if you look in local papers, but can be up to £250 for a purebreed 2. to get all jabs etc. - I think its about £40 all in all although that was a few years ago. 3. to insure - No more than £6-8 a month 4. to feed each week - £10 maybe depends on what you feed it cheapo adsa ash or sheeba lol you will be probably looking at 2-4 small tins a day or 1 1/2 big tins 5. scratching post thing - around £20 yes about £20 for a bit of twine and a log ! Litter Tray and Cat lit - Tray well about £5 cat litter £5 ish depending on how much your cat eats will determin how much you spend on cat lit. Flea treatment - about £7 - 12 a treatment (maybe more) Think about perhaps a bed for it (a basket and a blanket) otherwise it will be him and your missus and you will be sleeping on the floor lol £10 After a few months - New sofa ..... £1000 - if you get a kitten that is they always tend to try and claw the sofa even after you have bought them £££'s of different kinds of scratching posts, hoping that they will stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 then loads of air freshners and washing powder to get rid of the smell and the hairs they leave behind.. going all over ur clothes... Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 thinking of getting the missus one as a wedding present, how much do they generally cost: 1. To buy 2. to get all jabs etc. 3. to insure 4. to feed each week 5. scratching post thing plus anything else that costs money for them.... 1. £50 - £150 2. £60 - £100 3. £5 a month 4. £6 5. £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 1. From free to lots of money, our Siamese was rather expensive for a cat. 2. Think you're looking at upto £100 including neutering... but, ideally they should have had at least the first round of injections before you get them. Think neutering was ~£50 (for a male, females a bit more) 3. £6 a month I think 4. Depends on whether you're just going to buy big bag of el cheapo supermarket biscuits or feed them on premium food. But say tenner a week tops? I don't really take notice, I'm guessing. Yoshi has Royal Canin special Siamese breed food which is obviously one of the more expensive brands. You should feed mainly on dry food rather than tinned/pouches of meat. 5. again from not very much for a little post... to quite a bit more for the floor to ceiling one we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 their first jabs cost between £80-£100 and then £50 for the annual booster each time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I see lots of other people posted before I hit send. In addition to the flea treatment that richardstock mentioned, you will also need regular worming tablets also. ...and yes new sofa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 thinking of getting the missus one as a wedding present, how much do they generally cost: 1. To buy 2. to get all jabs etc. 3. to insure 4. to feed each week 5. scratching post thing plus anything else that costs money for them.... My sister's cat has just had a litter a few weeks ago, they are all still with the mum but i think some have peoples names on them, if you want one ill ask if she has any left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Razza, i buy you a cat plus my car for yours (car)? weird wedding pressie? whats wrong with a toaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I would wait out on the scaratching post, if you have a garden chances are the cat will want to use a tree stump to scratch on and leave the expensive scratching post alone Or your car tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 we got a couple a month or so ago. we got them from a rescue centre so were £50 each but all jabs and stuff for the year had been sorted. then its £9 a month insurance for both of them together. we innially spent about £80 on cat beds, toys litter box, cat flap etc. and now spend no more than £10 on food for the both of them, thats 2 boxes of felix pouches and a bag of nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I've yet to own a cat that hasn't used furniture as a scratch post. Don't have one if you've got expensive furniture. Also be prepared for the headless birds, dead mice etc that the cat likes to bring home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I've yet to own a cat that hasn't used furniture as a scratch post. Don't have one if you've got expensive furniture. Also be prepared for the headless birds, dead mice etc that the cat likes to bring home. very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 My sister's cat has just had a litter a few weeks ago, they are all still with the mum but i think some have peoples names on them, if you want one ill ask if she has any left. any details/pics? don't need one until August though as don't want to leave it whilst we're on honeymoon Razza, i buy you a cat plus my car for yours (car)? weird wedding pressie? whats wrong with a toaster? buy my car and shut it:p she keeps nagging me for one so this way I get one and don't have to get a seperate wedding present either, besides which we've got a toaster;) I've yet to own a cat that hasn't used furniture as a scratch post. Don't have one if you've got expensive furniture. Also be prepared for the headless birds, dead mice etc that the cat likes to bring home. I look forward to the first time she finds one in the kitchen:D Thanks for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I will ask if any left and take a pic next time im round there but i think august will be to late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 no worries, thanks for the offer anyway:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Don't rule out rescue cats. You will miss out on the kitten stage and sometimes they will have to visit your home so as to ascertain you have the right environment for a cat but you also get the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with knowing you may have saved that cat from the needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you want something a bit different, try one of these: http://mcgonnigle.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/coonbig.jpg Maine Coon cat. I'm working on my missus to allow me to get one! Ollie Sky Insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Also forgot to add. Often they will already be neutered , litter trained etc so there are savings to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you want something a bit different, try one of these: http://mcgonnigle.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/coonbig.jpg Maine Coon cat. I'm working on my missus to allow me to get one! Ollie Sky Insurance Jeeezz that thing is massive lol 1. To buy 2. to get all jabs etc. 3. to insure 4. to feed each week 5. scratching post thing 1. Mine cost me £10 from a Rescue Place 2. Initial Jabs were £24 then a booster 2 weeks later (free) and top up every year around £25 3. Mine is not Insured 4. I buy a 6 pack of Whiskas a week £2.98 plus a pack of Whiskas Dry food (last 2-3 weeks) 5. Scratch post cost me £12 and was the best thing I did. My Boy scratches the shit out of that and he does not at all scratch my Sofa. Others: Had him Neutered when he was 6 months, £30 summat quit (Can't quite remember) Flea Treatment monthly round £5 Wormer every so often Toys now and again Only other thing they need is love and a good home. I still can't sometimes believe how lucky I was to find my Cat as he is the most loving and affectionate little thing. Oh, there is one but though He brings me part eaten baby rabbits, headless mice, pigeons, seagull babies, stoats, newts and slow worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Oh, there is one but though He brings me part eaten baby rabbits, headless mice, pigeons, seagull babies, stoats, newts and slow worms. That shows he loves you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 That shows he loves you. Well I love him too but scraping rabbit feet, ears and headless bodys of your lawn is not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you want something a bit different, try one of these: http://mcgonnigle.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/coonbig.jpg Maine Coon cat. I'm working on my missus to allow me to get one! Ollie Sky Insurance Blimey, she has a massive pussy, that must take some filling up;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 whats her attitude to cats? you think she would like a full grown cat, or a little pussykins? If there is any doubt whether she will love the cat - and if the cat will have be able to be an outdoor cat, then go for something else. I'm hoping you got her an beautiful and expensive ring? so a cat might not even be necessary?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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