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The forum did this last year and I thought it insanely interesting as well as super informative for would-be rat owners. http://www.ratforum.com/archive/index.php/t-146050.html?
In January I neutered two males: $280
In March, I e-spayed a female: $250
In July, Caius had an abscess which was FNA, removed, and ABS: $120
In September, Iris was diagnosed with arthritis: $150
In October, Caius fell ill and was PTS: $100 (includ. cremation and return)
In November, Remus got pneumonia: $150
TOTAL COST: $1050
That's like spending $90/mo on rat medical expenses. To cover that and have excess, a person paid biweekly would need to set aside $50/paycheck.
This year, I've already spent $228 diagnosing, treating, and ultimately euthanizing two rats. I anticipate another $90 within a month.
In January I neutered two males: $280
In March, I e-spayed a female: $250
In July, Caius had an abscess which was FNA, removed, and ABS: $120
In September, Iris was diagnosed with arthritis: $150
In October, Caius fell ill and was PTS: $100 (includ. cremation and return)
In November, Remus got pneumonia: $150
TOTAL COST: $1050
That's like spending $90/mo on rat medical expenses. To cover that and have excess, a person paid biweekly would need to set aside $50/paycheck.
This year, I've already spent $228 diagnosing, treating, and ultimately euthanizing two rats. I anticipate another $90 within a month.