Having a pet means taking care of a family member in all respects, also from the point of view of health. Veterinary care, however, can represent an important economic commitment: including routine visits, vaccines, surgical interventions and therapies, the expenses accumulate quickly. But what is the real impact of these costs?
To understand it, Altroconsumo He conducted an investigation into 1200 owners of dogs and cats, collecting data on the veterinary services of the last two years and on the expenses incurred.
Let’s see what emerged.
How much veterinary care for dogs and cats cost
The survey involved the ACMAKERS Community of Altroconsumoamong them 740 people had at least one dog, 769 at least one cat and 309 both species. The performances were divided into four main categories:
Participants were asked to indicate if they had used each service in the last two years and the cost incurred. For therapies, however, it was considered the total cost within 24 months.
These were the average costs for each category:
The data do not distinguish between dogs and cats, but indicate that the cost differences are mainly linked to the size of the animal and the complexity of the procedures.
Routine and prophylaxis visits
Periodic visits, vaccinations and pesticide treatments are fundamental for preventing diseases and monitoring animal health. The survey shows that:
These are relatively contained expenses, but crucial to avoid more serious and expensive health problems in the future.
Surgery and hospitalization
Surgical and hospital interventions require specialized assistance and obviously represent the most expensive services. Among the participants:
It is not surprising that this category is that of which it takes place less, considering the complexity and economic commitment.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic tests are essential tools to identify diseases early and manage animal health. The data show that:
Therapies
Therapies include treatments for acute and chronic diseases, drugs, dental care and physiotherapy. Among the participants:
Chronic therapies are the most expensive for their continuous nature, while drugs and treatments for acute pathologies have more low costs.
As you may have understood, the investigation of Altroconsumo Confirm that veterinary expenses can significantly affect the family budget. Taking care of an animal can lead to high costs and those who decide to adopt one must be fully aware of it.
Fortunately, there are some concessions to relieve this economic commitment: the pet bonus was also confirmed for 2025, a 19% tax deduction on veterinary expenses, designed to bear the owners and promote animal welfare.
In addition, veterinary clinics and real hospitals are starting to arise that offer free care or calm prices, making pets management a little more sustainable for everyone.
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