maltipoo

[bananasquash]

can somebody please tell me what would be the average yearly cost to keep a maltesepoodle or a similar small(toy) dog?? many thanks and please reply quickly if possible!

[jules77]

It all depends on what you are going to feed it on, fresh, tinned, complete. For example, I would guess if you fed a good quality complete diet a 18kg bag would last around two months (I am really guessing here), and average cost of a bag is �35, then you may want to give the dog some dog biscuits, fresh veg or meat. Do you plan to take insurance, this can cost anywhere from between �7 - �20+ per month, majority of pet insurances have a �50 excess. Initial vaccinations around �40, then annual booster around �20, plus kennel cough. Microchip �15 ish - and above all, there are lots of incidentals, and trips to the vets that fall below the excess. Puppies eat four meals a day, two meat and two milky meals up to around 4 months of age. Dog lead and collar, bowls, dog beds - at a guess, a conservative estimate of �600 in first year?

[lankeela]

If buying a crossbreed please check that both breeds involved do not have the same hereditary eye conditions such as PRA, as in spite of what people say about them being healthier than purebreds if both parents carry the gene for the condition or are themselves affected they can pass it on to the offspring.

Also remember when you are paying out good money, you are still buying a crossbreed despite the posh name! You also have no idea which of the parents it will take after, so make sure you see and are aware of the temperament of both parents and know what each breed needs in the way of exercise and socialisation.

[mich_590]

hi have you tryed Hibiscrub its what i use make sure you diloute it should say on the back any way because its very strong. And frontline flea spray is good from the vets ,maybe worming the dog if it hasnt bin done,flea clooar maybe help prevent them to come back and keep up to date with regular de- fleaing every 3-6months recommanded treatments so they cant come back thats what i do with my bitch

michellexxx
hope that helps