Pet Lifetime Cost Calculator
A pet isn't just a monthly cost, it's a commitment measured in years. See the true lifetime cost of a dog, cat or rabbit, from food and insurance to the one-off purchase and starter kit.
Estimate only. This is an illustrative planning estimate, not a quote, real pet costs vary hugely by individual animal, breed, health and region. Figures are based on the amounts you enter.
Tell us about your pet
Choose a species, size and expected years of care to see the full lifetime cost.
How this is worked out
We add up your annual running costs, food, insurance (if included), routine vet care and vaccines, and extras like grooming, toys or pet-sitting, and multiply that by your expected years of care. We then add the one-off costs: the purchase or adoption fee, neutering (if included) and a starter kit of essential equipment. The result is the full lifetime cost, plus that same total spread evenly across every month of your pet's life so you can see what it really costs you month to month.