Average yearly cost of a healthy 65 lb dog:
$60 - Vet Visit
$35 - Vaccines (Dhpp & Rabies)
$45 - Heartworm Test
$200 - Trifexis - Heartworm Preventative & Flea Control 600.- Food
$120 - Treats & Chew bones
$100 - Toys, bed, bowl & leash
$35 - License Fee
$1,195 - Total for a year for a healthy dog
Other true real life scenarios:
Ear infection:
$60 - Vet Exam
$40 - Ear Cytology
$30 - Ear Cleaning solution
$20 - Ear Medication
$150 - Total - for treatment of a simple ear infection (very low estimate)
Dog stumbles on beach and has a strong limp (very low estimate) $60 - Vet Exam
$120 - X-rays
$50 - Deramaxx - Pain / anti-inflammation Meds
$230 - Total - for a sprained wrist
$2000 - Total - if dog had broken bone and needed surgery