National Pet Day: Cat or Dog, which is the better financial choice?

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The upfront cost you'd have to shell out for a cat is as little as $125. For a dog it is $197.

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Your yearly budget should be $1,125 for vet visits, food, toys and grooming for a cat. For a dog it costs $1,641.

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In a lifetime, cat costs can go up to $13,625 to $17,510 as compared to dogs at $16,607 to $22,423.

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Even though cats live a few years longer than dogs, they still come out more affordable in the end.

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