Cat and dog cost calculator, by breed
I want to read the numbers and reasons before calculating. Cost of raising a cat per month · Expenses for raising a dog per month
cat
| Food expenses (per month) | ฿180 - ฿680 (Medium ฿420) |
|---|---|
| Cat litter (per month) | ฿270 - ฿790 (Medium ฿500) |
| annual vaccine | ฿300 - ฿1,580 (Medium ฿790) |
| Sterilization (one time) | ฿890 - ฿2,500 (Medium ฿1,400) |
| Bathing and hair cutting (per time) | ฿300 - ฿800 (Medium ฿500) |
| Flea/tick prevention medication (per month) | ฿150 - ฿300 (Medium ฿220) |
| Starter items (one time) | ฿320 - ฿2,700 (Medium ฿950) |
Small dogs (under 10 kg.)
| Food expenses (per month) | ฿150 - ฿770 (Medium ฿400) |
|---|---|
| annual vaccine | ฿300 - ฿1,580 (Medium ฿790) |
| Sterilization (one time) | ฿1,100 - ฿2,800 (Mid-range ฿2,000) |
| Bathing and hair cutting (per time) | ฿200 - ฿650 (Medium ฿400) |
| Flea/tick prevention medication (per month) | ฿270 - ฿830 (Medium ฿570) |
| Starter items (one time) | ฿700 - ฿3,200 (Mid-range ฿1,500) |
Large dogs (20 kg. or more)
| Food expenses (per month) | ฿700 - ฿3,400 (Mid-range ฿1,800) |
|---|---|
| annual vaccine | ฿300 - ฿1,580 (Medium ฿790) |
| Sterilization (one time) | ฿2,000 - ฿4,100 (Mid-range ฿3,000) |
| Bathing and hair cutting (per time) | ฿400 - ฿1,600 (Medium ฿800) |
| Flea/tick prevention medication (per month) | ฿400 - ฿910 (Medium ฿700) |
| Starter items (one time) | ฿550 - ฿5,800 (Mid-range ฿1,800) |
Screening and treatment costs for breed-typical conditions (prices Thai providers actually publish)
Every figure in these tables comes from a price page a Thai hospital, clinic, lab or pet pharmacy publishes itself, with the link attached. A line without a price means no Thai provider publishes one — call and ask; we do not guess numbers for you.
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Screening can be done by having the doctor feel the joints + x-ray the hips when they are not yet clearly in pain. Especially large breeds like Golden and Labrador.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Bone and joint screening including x-rays (Arak Animal Hospital Thonglor/Phetkasem) | ฿550 per time | Arak Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Joint pain reliever carprofen (Rimadyl 25 mg, jar of 60 tablets) for small breed dogs. | ฿1,000 - ฿2,100 per jar of 60 tablets (1,000 promotion price / 2,100 regular price) | ChamaiPetcare (online pet medicine store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Joint pain reliever carprofen (Rimadyl 75 mg, jar of 60 tablets) for medium-large breed dogs. | ฿2,190 - ฿3,900 per jar of 60 tablets (2,190 promotion price / 3,900 regular price) | ChamaiPetcare (online pet medicine store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| The liquid medicine meloxicam (Metacam) is taken long term during arthritis. | ฿790 per bottle (with body weight measuring syringe) | Oho Pet Shop (Check 2026-08-25) |
There are no published prices for: Hip Removal (FHO) · Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Patellar luxation
Doctors can check from the first year by feeling the knee + x-rays. Arak's 550 baht orthopedic examination package covers this examination.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic surgery Small dogs under 5 kg. (The clinic posts that this price includes all levels of patellar dislocation cases) | ฿8,000 - ฿12,000 per time (8,000 steel inserts / 12,000 plate inserts according to body weight) | Chatphanu Animal Clinic (Rangsit Pathum Thani) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Post-surgery physical therapy (laser, water treadmill, electric acupuncture) for 5 sessions | ฿4,150 per course 5 times | Arak Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
Prices not yet published: Mobile Patella Surgery Package at Large Animal Hospital in Bangkok
Intervertebral disc herniation (IVDD)
At-risk breeds like dachshunds and French bulldogs If you start to walk wobbly or your back legs become weak, the doctor will order a CT or MRI to find the location of the herniated disc that is pressing on the spinal cord.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Pet MRI (1.5 Tesla machine including anesthesia and reading results) | ฿19,900 - ฿24,900 per time (1 part 19,900 / 2 parts 24,900) | Thonglor Animal Hospital (Thonglor Imaging Center) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| CT Scan for pets (including injection of dye, anesthesia, reading of results) | ฿9,900 - ฿11,900 per time (1 part 9,900 / 2 parts 11,900) | Thonglor Animal Hospital (Thonglor Imaging Center) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| spine surgery (Includes fees for neurosurgeon, anesthesia, 1 night of accommodation) | ฿29,500 per time | Arak Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| CT Scan with spine surgery in one package | ฿36,000 per time | Arak Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
No price yet published: Gabapentin is taken during cage rest.
Heart disease (HCM in cats / DCM in dogs)
You can check before you have symptoms with the animal hospital's heart screening package. This often includes listening to the heart. Chest x-ray ECG and echo
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Check your cat's heart with echo (high frequency sound waves). | ฿1,940 - ฿2,000 per time | Lat Pladuk Animal Hospital (LPD Pet Hospital) Nonthaburi — Book through HDmall (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Complete heart examination package (Chest X-ray + EKG + 3D Heart Echo) | ฿2,990 per time | Arak Animal Hospital, Bangkok (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Dog-Cat Heart Check Package (Heart Disease Center) | ฿2,000 per time (starting price) | Thonglor Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Heart medicine pimobendan (Cardisure 5mg, pack of 10 tablets) | ฿990 per pack of 10 tablets | Chamai Petcare online veterinary drug store (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Heart medicine Vetmedin (pimobendan) box of 100 tablets, size 1.25-10 mg. | ฿3,950 - ฿7,900 per box of 100 tablets (according to dose) | OHO Pet Shop (Check 2026-08-25) |
There is no published price yet: NT-proBNP blood test to screen for HCM in cats · Atenolol medicine to control heart rhythm in cats (long-term use) · Clopidogrel medicine to prevent blood clots in cats with heart disease (long-term use)
Feline asthma
Starting with a chest x-ray to look at the lungs and trachea. Then control long-term symptoms with steroid sprays through a spray gun for cats.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray (looks at the lungs and chest cavity) | ฿500 - ฿800 per time | Cozy and Care Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai — posts official prices on its page. (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Flixotide Evohaler 125mcg (fluticasone) 120 doses | ฿685 per box (can be sprayed 120 times) | Medtide Thai drug store (storefront + online) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Prednisolone 5mg tablets control inflammation. | ฿8 per pill | Bigboy Petshop Bangkok (medicine dispensed through veterinarians only) (Check 2026-08-25) |
There are no published prices yet: Nebulizer cost at the clinic (per time) · AeroKat nebulizer for cats (one-time purchase, long-term use)
Chronic Kidney Disease/Kidney Cysts (PKD)
At-risk cat breeds like Persians can be diagnosed with PKD even before they have symptoms. With abdominal ultrasound plus blood test to check kidney values (CRE, BUN, SDMA)
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound (See kidney cyst) | ฿3,390 per time | Thonglor Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Blood test to see detailed kidney values (CRE, BUN, SDMA) | ฿2,813 per time | SoftSense Pet Hospital (book through HDmall) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Screening for kidney disease in the early stages | ฿931 per time | LPD Pet Hospital (book via HDmall) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Kidney disease food: Royal Canin Renal Select, 2 kg bag (can be eaten for about 1 month) | ฿1,225 per 2 kg bag. | Thonglor Pet Shop (thonglorpetshop.com) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Benazepril (Fortekor 2.5 mg, box 28 tablets ≈ 1 month) | ฿664 per box | allpetdrug.com (including animal medicine) (Check 2026-08-25) |
Price not yet published: Semintra (telmisartan) 4 mg/ml oral
Diabetes
Obese cats or at-risk breeds like Burmese You can check this with an annual blood sugar test with your veterinarian.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Canin Diabetic wet food (box of 12 packets, 74 baht per packet) | ฿888 per box 12 packets | Thonglor Pet Shop (thonglorpetshop.com) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Insulin injection syringe with Nipro needle (box of 100) | ฿250 per box 100 pieces | dd-medic.com (Thai medical supply store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| EasyMax blood sugar test strips, 50 pieces (test your own glucose curve at home) | ฿750 per box 50 pieces | Baan Ya Vechapan, Nonthaburi (medi2you.com) (Check 2026-08-25) |
There is no published price yet: Insulin Caninsulin (40 IU/ml, 2.5 ml bottle) · Insulin ProZinc / Lantus (insulin glargine) · FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose sensor · Check glucose curve at the animal hospital.
Short-faced airways (BOAS) and bronchiectasis
Short-faced breeds (Pug, French Bulldog, Persian) allow the doctor to listen to breathing sounds and assess BOAS at a regular health check. For small breed dogs with chronic coughing, tracheal stenosis was confirmed by chest X-ray.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery to enlarge constricted sinuses + cut long soft palate (short faced dog) | ฿14,900 per time | Parichat Suwinthawong Animal Hospital (Minburi, Bangkok) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Puroxan bronchodilator (doxofylline 400 mg, pack of 10 tablets) | ฿210 per panel | All pet drugs (allpetdrug.com) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Supplement to relieve cough/bronchial constriction Asbrip Pets bottle 30 ml | ฿590 per bottle | All pet drugs (allpetdrug.com) (Check 2026-08-25) |
Prices not yet published: Cough suppressants for bronchial stenosis (such as butorphanol) · Tracheal stent insertion in cases of severe bronchial stenosis
Emergency surgery for twisted stomach and liver
Deep-chested breeds (Great Danes, German Shepherds) have an acutely bloated and distended abdomen. Immediately have an abdominal X-ray to confirm a torsion of the stomach. As for liver shunt, screening with a blood test for liver/bile acid levels from childhood.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal digital x-ray (Image confirms stomach twist) | ฿400 per image | Mae On Animal Hospital Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Abdominal ultrasound (Check the liver/internal organs before surgery) | ฿250 per time | Mae On Animal Hospital Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University (Check 2026-08-25) |
There is no published price yet: Emergency gastropexy (GDV) surgery · Preventive gastropexy · Liver shunt surgery
Obesity and weight control
Let the doctor evaluate your body condition score and weight at the cost of regular examinations at every clinic. No special tools required.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Canin Satiety weight loss veterinary food (dogs, bag 1.5-12 kg) | ฿925 - ฿4,985 per bag | Thonglor Pet Shop (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Hill's r/d weight loss veterinary food (dog, bag 1.5 / 3.86 kg.) | ฿1,150 - ฿2,400 per bag | Thonglor Pet Shop (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Royal Canin Satiety 12 kg bag (approximately 1 month for medium-large breed dogs) | ฿4,500 per bag | maryim.com (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Outpatient veterinarian examination/consultation fee (Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital) | ฿50 per time | Mae On Animal Hospital Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University (Check 2026-08-25) |
Prices not yet published: Veterinarian weight loss clinic programs (such as Hospetal Bangkok's 28-day program)
Eye disease and PRA (macular degeneration)
PRA has no cure yet. What can actually be done is to check genes before mating or before welcoming a newborn into the home. and take them to have their eyes checked by a veterinarian periodically.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Complete eye examination program, 4 items | ฿990 per time | Arak Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Ocular Plus eye health check (dog) | ฿1,067 per time | Saendee Animal Hospital 24 hours (book through HDmall) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| PRA gene testing (choose testing in the package for 2 or more diseases, such as PRA for Abyssinian/Bengal/Persian cats) | ฿3,400 - ฿8,100 per time (package of 2-6 diseases, excluding OPD and VAT medical professional fees) | HOSPETAL by PRS Center (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Optimmune (cyclosporin) eye ointment, 3.5 gram tube, for dry eyes. | ฿830 per tube | AllPetDrug (online veterinary drug store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
Prices not yet published: Detailed retinal examination ERG (electroretinography) with a specialized veterinary ophthalmologist.
Check for genetic disease genes of the breed
Collect a single cheek or blood sample. Know the risk of breed-specific diseases (HCM, PKD, PRA, etc.) before actually getting sick.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Selected disease genetic testing package (2-6 diseases such as HCM of Maine Coon/Ragdoll/Sphynx, PKD, PRA) | ฿3,400 - ฿8,100 per time (excluding OPD and VAT medical professional fees) | HOSPETAL by PRS Center (Check 2026-08-25) |
| GENOPAWS Comprehensive Cat DNA Test Kit (20+ genetic diseases) | ฿8,599 per set | GenoPaws (Official Store on LINE Shopping) (Check 2026-08-25) |
There is no published price yet: GM1 gangliosidosis gene test · PK deficiency gene test · Gene test at university labs (Chulalongkorn University / Kasetsart University) and Precision Vet
Scaling and dentistry
Get a free oral check during your annual health check. For scaling and scaling, anesthesia is required. Therefore, a blood test is often required before the procedure.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Scraping of tartar in dogs and cats (including anesthesia) | ฿7,000 per time | Thonglor Animal Hospital (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Scaling off tartar for a lump sum fee Dogs and cats, one price | ฿3,000 per time | MyVet Petclinic (posts prices on official page) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Tartar scraping with anesthesia, starting price (other provinces) | ฿2,650 per time (not including medicine and other equipment) | Hope Animal Hospital Nakhon Phanom (Check 2026-08-25) |
There are no published prices for: Tooth extraction (calculated per tooth) · Dental X-rays
Allergic skin and chronic ear infections
Chronic itching from atopy or repeated ear infections Diagnosed by skin examination, skin scraping, and culture when the infection does not go away. Long-term drug costs are the biggest chunk.
| Item | Published price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy itching medicine Apoquel 16 mg (oclacitinib) jar of 100 tablets, approximately 95 baht per tablet. | ฿9,490 per jar of 100 tablets | AllPetDrug (online veterinary drug store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Virbac Epi-Otic ear cleaning solution 125 ml for regular ear cleaning. | ฿465 per bottle | TailyBuddy (online pet product store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
| Ear drops to treat ear infections Posatex Vet 8.8 ml | ฿500 per bottle | AllPetDrug (online veterinary drug store) (Check 2026-08-25) |
No published price yet: Cytopoint injection (lokivetmab) controls itching for 4-8 weeks per injection. · Culture and drug susceptibility testing. (skin/ear canal)
Frequently asked questions about raising costs according to breed.
How much to feed a cat per month?
Approximately ฿625 - ฿1,902 per month (median cost approximately ฿1,206) including food, cat litter, anti-parasitic medicine and monthly average vaccines Reference Thai prices in 2026-07
How much does it cost to feed a small dog (under 10 kg.) per month?
Approximately ฿645 - ฿2,382 per month (median cost approximately ฿1,436) including food, parasite prevention medicine and monthly average vaccines Reference Thai prices in 2026-07
How much does it cost to feed a large dog (20 kg. or more) per month?
Approximately ฿1,525 - ฿6,042 per month (median cost approximately ฿3,366) including food, parasite prevention medicine and monthly average vaccines Reference Thai prices in 2026-07
Raising cats and raising dogs What's cheaper?
From the base price we collect, cats are around ฿625-฿1,902 per month, small dogs are around ฿645-฿2,382, and large dogs are around ฿645-฿2,382. ฿1,525-฿6,042 Because the cost of food is based on body weight The variable that really makes it expensive is genetic disease. Not an animal type
Which breed of small dog is the most economical to raise?
Basic monthly values for small dogs are similar for all breeds. (฿645-฿2,382) The thing that makes the difference is the cost of treating congenital diseases. Smaller breeds for which we do not yet have a reliable record of chronic diseases, such as Miniature Schnauzers, Bichon Frisees, Papillons, Miniature Pinschers, Boston Terriers, Japanese Spitz — do not necessarily have sick days. It's just that species-specific risks are less documented.
Which breed of cat tends to be the most expensive to care for?
Look at the number of genetic disease groups that are recorded along with references. Breeds that are most at risk in many systems are Siam (Siamese Show), Persian, Abyssinian, and Burmese. The more systems you have, the more you should budget for screening according to the price table below.
Which breeds are at risk for heart disease? And how much is the inspection fee?
Breeds with a documented risk of heart disease (HCM/DCM): British Shorthair, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Sphynx, American Shorthair, Norwegian Forest. Screening costs published by Thai providers range from ฿990-฿7,900. See the full list in the "Heart Disease" table above.
Which breeds are at risk for hip or patella dislocation? Is the surgery expensive?
Breeds with a recorded risk for the bone-joint group: Maine Coon, Abyssinian, Devon Rex, Thai Ridgeback, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Poodle (Toy/Standard). Prices actually published by Thai clinics start from around ฿4,150 to ฿12,000, depending on the procedure. See the table of bone-joint groups above.
Which breed is the most expensive? As far as Thai sellers announcing prices
As far as sellers announcing their own prices on their own channels. (not average price): Pomeranian ฿8,000-฿95,000 · Bengal ฿70,000-฿70,000 · Corgi (Pembroke Welsh) ฿35,000-฿60,000 · Maine Coon ฿50,000-฿50,000 · Sphinx ฿40,000-฿50,000 The actual price depends on the pedigree and seller.
Breed-specific food How much per month?
Calculated from the price of the bag published by Thai stores + the manufacturer's feeding schedule: Siam (Siamese Show) around ฿516-฿642/month · British Shorthair around ฿617-฿768/month · Persian around ฿503-฿629/month · Maine Coon around ฿700-฿879/month · Ragdoll Around ฿617-฿768/month · Bengali Around ฿611-฿764/month Select a variety in the calculator to view that variety.
Long-haired dogs and cats are more expensive to groom. Is it true?
True — The prices that Thai shops publish themselves vary according to the fur, such as Muang Ake Pet Hospital, Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani. Cat bathing and grooming (weight 2-5 kg., size M), short fur ฿450 / long fur ฿480 · Utmost Pet Hospital, cat bathing + nail trimming + ear cleaning + plowing under feet, belly, buttocks (not more than 5 kg) short hair ฿400 / long hair ฿500 · Thonglor Pet Shop — Thonglor Pet Care E-Voucher bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, fur brush for cats (S 3.01-5 kg.) short hair ฿600 / long hair ฿750
Why is the first year more expensive than subsequent years?
The first year involves one-time expenses. is the starting item (฿320-฿5,800) and sterilization (฿890-฿4,100) after that there will be monthly and annual vaccinations left.
How much should you allow for emergency treatment?
The honest answer is that there are no numbers that can be cited. Because Thai hospitals rarely publish prices for emergency surgeries (such as GDV gastric torsion, we couldn't find the actual price printed), a practical method is to call and ask the nearest 24-hour hospital in advance. Read the question script inGuide to nighttime emergency treatment costs
Which breed has no recorded disease?
Russian Blue, Siamese Folk Cat (shorthair), Egyptian Mastiff, Somali, Japanese Bobtail, Laperme, Ocicat, Chartreux, Turkish Van, Snowshoe — meaning we don't have any reference-only records. It is not a guarantee that there will be no disease. Take the same annual health check for all breeds.
Price data sources: healthserv.net · thonglorpet.com · www.talingchanpet.net · healthserv.net · pet.kapook.com · hdmall.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · www.thairath.co.th · www.lazada.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th · biggo.co.th — Data as of 2026-07
The cost of food is calculated from the price per kilogram multiplied by the actual amount eaten (4 kg cat eats approximately 60 grams/day, 5 kg small dog approximately 100 grams/day, 30 kg large dog approximately 450 grams/day). The lowest vaccination rate is based on the Thai Red Cross Clinic. Average price based on private hospital packages Neutering is based on university animal hospital prices. Online market prices fluctuate according to promotions. Numbers are Bangkok level prices. Medical expenses in case of illness are not included in this estimate.