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    What the 6 Most Common Household Pets Cost Per Year

    By | Pets – Thu, Sep 13, 2012 5:59 PM EDT

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    A common first animal for kids will cost you an initial amount of $70 but yearly may cost as much as $635 when you factor in food, vet bills, and litter.
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    Photo by: iStockphoto
    Guinea Pig
    A common first animal for kids will cost you an initial amount of $70 but yearly may cost as much as $635 when you factor in food, vet bills, and litter.
    Related: 13 reasons you should own a guinea pig
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    One of the recent discussions in my house lately has been my kids wanting to add another member to the family. You see, they want a dog … or a bird… or a fish even though we have 2 cats already. What my kids don't realize, though, is that pets cost money! Not just the initial adoption costs, but the first year is expensive and then year after year you have to think about food, vet bills, toys, and in certain areas - the licensing fees to have a pet. The ASPCA breaks down all the costs that you can expect when it comes to pet ownership so you're not in the dark when making the decision to get a pet for the family. Find out what the 6 most common household pets cost per year here! - By Devon McGuinness



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