Have you ever wondered why some cats can cost nearly a hundred thousand baht? It may seem outrageous at first, but the cost isn’t just for the cat alone. Breeders invest heavily in providing a high standard of care. This includes electricity and water bills, constant air conditioning, cleaner salaries, and premium cat food that ensures the best health for every feline.
Beyond daily care, there are routine costs like microchipping, yearly vaccines, pedigree registration, and even heart ultrasound scans each year. Many breeders also send DNA samples abroad to test for genetic diseases, adding to the overall expense. Additionally, cats need toys – lots of them – because they break easily and need to be replaced, from kitten to adult stages. Ethical breeders also avoid cages, choosing open-air, cozy rooms that require multiple air-conditioned sections, which significantly increases the monthly expenses. Just like luxury handbags are valuable for their craftsmanship, carefully bred cats come with layers of thoughtful investment for their health, welfare, and personality.
