Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Vet Costs
Abyssinian owners spend $400-$1,050/yr at the vet. American Shorthair: $350-$900/yr. That's a $100/yr gap in average costs. Here's where the money goes.
Abyssinian
$6,500-$16,500
lifetime vet costs (15 yrs)
moderate health risk
Lifetime Gap
$2,000
American Shorthair costs less
American Shorthair
$5,500-$13,500
lifetime vet costs (15 yrs)
low health risk
Vet Cost Breakdown
| Category | Abyssinian | American Shorthair | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Vet Cost (avg) | $725/yr | $625/yr | American Shorthair |
| Annual Range | $400-$1,050 | $350-$900 | - |
| Preventive Care | $300/yr | $280/yr | American Shorthair |
| Emergency Risk Budget | $420/yr | $300/yr | American Shorthair |
| Pet Insurance | $30-$65/mo | $25-$52/mo | American Shorthair |
| Spay/Neuter | $160-$380 | $150-$380 | American Shorthair |
| Lifetime Vet Cost | $6,500-$16,500 | $5,500-$13,500 | American Shorthair |
Abyssinian Health Risks
moderate risk · medium, 6-10 lbs · 15-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average
- Renal amyloidosis (5-8%) $500-$5,000
- Progressive retinal atrophy (rdAc-PRA) (3-5%) $100-$400
- Dental disease (FORL) (30-40%) $300-$900
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PK-Def) (5-10%) $200-$2,000
American Shorthair Health Risks
low risk · medium, 8-15 lbs · 15-year lifespan · 1-2 visits/year average
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (10-12%) $500-$5,000
- Obesity (30-40%) $100-$500
- Dental disease (60%+) $250-$800
Breed-Specific Procedures
Abyssinian
- rdAc-PRA + PK-Def DNA test $80-$180
- Kidney function blood panel $100-$250
- Dental cleaning + X-rays $300-$800
- Wellness exam + vaccines $120-$270
American Shorthair
- Dental cleaning $250-$700
- Cardiac ultrasound $250-$450
- Wellness exam + vaccines $110-$260
Insurance: Is It Worth It?
Abyssinian
$30-$65/mo ($360-$780/yr)
moderate risk. Worth it if you get coverage before age 2, when premiums are lowest.
American Shorthair
$25-$52/mo ($300-$624/yr)
low risk. Worth it if you get coverage before age 2, when premiums are lowest.
Premiums from Nationwide, ASPCA, and Embrace. Accident + illness plans, $500 deductible, 80% reimbursement.