Cats

[luinalda]

I know some of you have cats, so... ;-)

Actually I've always been more of a dog person (never had one, though *sobs*), but over the last years I somehow really have taken a liking to cats. :-) And at the moment I'm seriously considering to maybe get one later this year...

Would it even be possible to have one in my rather small flat (~36 m²)? I live in the city and don't have a balcony, so it wouldn't be able to go outside at all...
What expenses can I expect each year (food, vet, etc.)?
Any other advice, experience, comments....?

I'm only just at the beginning of gathering information, so any help would be much appreciated. Thank you! ♥ 

Comments

[beefie251.livejournal.com]

Don't really know much. We got cats but they most of the time outdoor.

But don't forget the pet-doc. That is expensive.

Kind of cats who lives always indoor don't really need big space. Maybe a Cat-Tree.

Food ... I guess Aldi and Lidl have good and cheap food for pets.

Hope, I could help. And you will be never alone with a cat on your site.

[luinalda.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your comment. :-)

Yeah, I was browsing some cat forum yesterday, and they said it would be a good idea to start some sort of saving account for vet costs. I think the "normal" yearly visits (immunisation etc.) are affordable, but if the cat gets ill it can be VERY expensive...
And there are some pet insurances, which can help cover up some costs. I'd need to have a look at them.

A cat-tree is definitely a must, of course. There are for example some that go up to the ceiling, which I quite like.

Not being alone anymore is a big benefit. <3 And to have something to cuddle and talk to. :D My fish aren't very useful in that respect. *lol* ;-)