About MyPetCost

MyPetCost helps you plan the real cost of a dog or a cat, before you commit and while you care for them.

MyPetCost was started in Nov 2026 to answer one simple question: how much does a pet really cost? Most answers online give one number, with no breakdown, no range and no source. That is not enough to plan on. A puppy costs more in the first year than an adult dog. A large dog eats much more than a small dog. A senior cat needs more vet care than a young cat. A dog in London costs more than a dog in a small town. MyPetCost gives you a range, a breakdown by food, vet care, insurance, grooming and other costs, and a calculator so you can enter your own numbers and get a total for your pet.

We focus on cost and feeding by breed, size, age and place, in the US first, with UK sections inside our guides. We do not give veterinary advice. We do not diagnose, treat or recommend medicine. We do not sell insurance. Our calculators are budgeting tools. They use published formulas, like the National Research Council resting energy requirement for dog feeding, and published price ranges from the American Pet Products Association, Rover, the PDSA and other public sources. All prices were checked in Nov 2026 and are shown as ranges, because published sources disagree and prices change by location and provider.

Our method is simple. First, we research the cost question from public sources. Second, we show a clear range in the first paragraph, so you get the answer fast. Third, we give the full breakdown, a worked example, US and UK prices, and answers to common questions. Fourth, we date our prices, so you can see when they were checked. If a price is old, treat it with care and check a local vet or insurer for a current price.

MyPetCost is a small independent site. We are not a vet clinic, an insurer or a pet food company. If your pet is sick, talk to your vet. If you are choosing insurance, compare at least three insurers and read the policy, not just the price. If you are choosing food, ask your vet which food suits your pet's age, size and health.

Contact us if you spot a price that is out of date, a calculator that does not work, or a guide that is missing a cost you need. See our Contact page for how to reach us.