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How much should I anticipate spending for veterinary care for a new puppy or kitten?

Most puppies and kittens need basic health examinations, checks for parasites and vaccinations. Veterinary hospitals will provide general estimates over the phone. If you check with a few hospitals, you will see that fees for similar services do not vary drastically. When requesting an estimate you need to be sure exactly what you are getting for the fees charged, and whether there are additional costs for anything else.