VetCostCalc

Abyssinian vs Boston Terrier Vet Costs

Abyssinian owners spend $400-$1,050/yr at the vet. Boston Terrier: $550-$1,400/yr. That's a $250/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

$2,500

Abyssinian costs less

Boston Terrier

$8,000-$20,000

lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)

high health risk

Vet Cost Breakdown

Category Abyssinian Boston Terrier Lower Cost
Annual Vet Cost (avg) $725/yr $975/yr Abyssinian
Annual Range $400-$1,050 $550-$1,400 -
Preventive Care $300/yr $320/yr Abyssinian
Emergency Risk Budget $420/yr $600/yr Abyssinian
Pet Insurance $30-$65/mo $55-$95/mo Abyssinian
Spay/Neuter $160-$380 $175-$400 Abyssinian
Lifetime Vet Cost $6,500-$16,500 $8,000-$20,000 Abyssinian

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
Full Abyssinian Vet Cost Projector

Boston Terrier Health Risks

high risk · small, 12-25 lbs · 13-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year

  • Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) (40-60%) $1,500-$5,000
  • Corneal ulcers (20-30%) $300-$1,500
  • Patellar luxation (15%) $1,500-$5,000
Full Boston Terrier Vet Cost Projector

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

Boston Terrier

  • BOAS evaluation + surgery $1,500-$5,000
  • Eye exam $80-$200
  • Dental cleaning $300-$700

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.

Boston Terrier

$55-$95/mo ($660-$1,140/yr)

high risk. Insurance is close to mandatory for this breed. One surgery can exceed years of premiums.

Premiums from Nationwide, ASPCA, and Embrace. Accident + illness plans, $500 deductible, 80% reimbursement.