VetCostCalc

Abyssinian vs Great Pyrenees Vet Costs

Abyssinian owners spend $400-$1,050/yr at the vet. Great Pyrenees: $530-$1,300/yr. That's a $190/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

$250

Abyssinian costs less

Great Pyrenees

$7,500-$16,000

lifetime vet costs (10 yrs)

moderate health risk

Vet Cost Breakdown

Category Abyssinian Great Pyrenees Lower Cost
Annual Vet Cost (avg) $725/yr $915/yr Abyssinian
Annual Range $400-$1,050 $530-$1,300 -
Preventive Care $300/yr $400/yr Abyssinian
Emergency Risk Budget $420/yr $500/yr Abyssinian
Pet Insurance $30-$65/mo $40-$78/mo Abyssinian
Spay/Neuter $160-$380 $300-$700 Abyssinian
Lifetime Vet Cost $6,500-$16,500 $7,500-$16,000 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

Great Pyrenees Health Risks

moderate risk · large, 85-115 lbs · 10-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average

  • Hip dysplasia (10-15%) $1,500-$6,000
  • Bloat/GDV (5-8%) $3,000-$8,000
  • Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) (5-8%) $5,000-$20,000
Full Great Pyrenees 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

Great Pyrenees

  • Bloat prevention (gastropexy) $400-$1,200
  • Hip screening X-rays $250-$450
  • Dental cleaning $350-$700
  • Wellness exam + vaccines $175-$350

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.

Great Pyrenees

$40-$78/mo ($480-$936/yr)

moderate 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.