How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Purrfect Kitten in the First 3 Months?

Raising a Scottish Fold Kitten: A Labor of Love at PurrfectlyFold Cattery

At PurrfectlyFold Cattery, our dedication to our kittens means no breaks. There are days when everything runs smoothly, but on those challenging nights when a kitten struggles to eat, I find myself waking up every few hours to ensure they’re nourished and growing strong. This is a commitment that never sleeps.

Our journey doesn’t start or end with the kittens. Behind every adorable ball of fur is a healthy set of parents who receive the best care possible, including high-quality food, nutritional supplements, and regular veterinary checkups. These aren’t just optional luxuries—they’re necessities that help our queens and toms thrive, ensuring their offspring inherit robust health.

Below is a detailed breakdown of what it costs to raise one of our kittens during their first three months of life, excluding emergency visits but factoring in everything they need for a healthy start.

Budgeting for Health at PurrfectlyFold

To stay within my budget while maintaining high standards of care, I rely on the affordable, quality services of Emancipet Clinic on Roosevelt Boulevard. Their affordable veterinary care ensures that our kittens get the best start in life without the high costs typically associated with other clinics.

💉 Well-Visits: $40

Each kitten requires two well-visits at my local low-cost veterinary clinic, costing $20 per visit, for a total of $40. These checkups monitor their growth and general health, ensuring that they’re on track.

💉 Vaccinations: $34

Vaccines are non-negotiable for a healthy kitten:

• First FVRCP vaccine (at 6 weeks): $17

• Second FVRCP vaccine (at 9 weeks): $17

✂️ Spay/Neuter: $89- $300

Spaying or neutering is done at around 90 days old, with recovery taking 7-10 days. The cost ranges from $90 to $300, depending on the vet and procedure.

🌿 Deworming: $10+ per Kitten

Each kitten needs deworming to prevent parasites, with an estimated cost of $10 or more per kitten.

🏷️ Microchip: $20

All kittens are microchipped for easy identification, ensuring they are always safely accounted for.

📜 TICA Registration: $15

Each kitten is TICA registered, providing official documentation of their pedigree. The registration fee is $15.

🍽️ Food Costs: About $5 per Day

A kitten’s diet plays a huge role in their development:

• Wet food: $2 per day

• Dry food: $1 per day

• Treats and vitamins: $1 per day

• Supplements (salmon oil, probiotics, etc.): $1 per day

This totals about $5 per day for food, which comes to $420 over 10 weeks.

🍼 Kitten Milk Formula (if needed): $30 per Litter

Sometimes kittens need extra milk support, and we use specially formulated kitten milk at $30 per litter.

🧸 New Toys: $10 - 20 per Kitten

Play is crucial to development. We provide each kitten with a variety of toys, totaling at least $30 per kitten.

🛏️ New Bedding: $15-20 per Kitten

Soft, clean bedding helps them sleep soundly and comfortably. We allocate $15 per kitten for new bedding.

💧 Disposable Underpads: $16 per Litter

For cleanliness, disposable underpads help manage messes and maintain a sanitary environment, costing $16 per litter.

🧼 Cat litter, cleaning Supplies and Paper Towels: $2 per Day

Keeping a cattery spotless is a big job, and we clean twice a day. Cleaning supplies and paper towels cost approximately $2 per day, totaling $140 for 10 weeks.

🍼 Feeding and Medicine Syringes: Approx. $10

Feeding syringes are used for feeding kittens who struggle to nurse, and medicine syringes are used for administering medications. Combined, these cost $10.

Estimated Total Costs to Raise a Kitten for 3 Months

Here’s a summary of the estimated expenses:

• 💉 Well-visits: $40

• 💉 Vaccinations: $34

• ✂️ Spay/Neuter: $89

• 🌿 Deworming: $10+ per kitten

• 🏷️ Microchip: $20

• 📜 TICA Registration: $15

• 🍽️ Food costs: $420

• 🍼 Kitten milk formula (if needed): $30

• 🧸 Toys: $30

• 🛏️ New bedding: $15

• 💧 Disposable under pads: $16

• 🧼 Litter and Cleaning supplies: $140

• 🍼 Feeding syringes: $10

Estimated Total: $850+

This estimate doesn’t even account for the constant, hands-on care that these kittens receive—whether it’s middle-of-the-night feedings for those who need extra help, or the love and attention they get every day.

Caring for the parents is just as important. Our queens and toms are on high-quality diets, supplements, and routine veterinary checkups to ensure that they’re in perfect health. This attention to detail is what allows our kittens to start their lives with the best possible chance for a long, healthy future.

When you adopt from PurrfectlyFold Cattery, you’re not just getting a kitten—you’re investing in a companion who has been loved and cared for from the very first day.

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