VetCostCalc

Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Vet Costs

Abyssinian owners spend $400-$1,050/yr at the vet. Maine Coon: $450-$1,200/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

$500

Abyssinian costs less

Maine Coon

$7,000-$17,000

lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)

moderate health risk

Vet Cost Breakdown

Category Abyssinian Maine Coon Lower Cost
Annual Vet Cost (avg) $725/yr $825/yr Abyssinian
Annual Range $400-$1,050 $450-$1,200 -
Preventive Care $300/yr $330/yr Abyssinian
Emergency Risk Budget $420/yr $550/yr Abyssinian
Pet Insurance $30-$65/mo $35-$72/mo Abyssinian
Spay/Neuter $160-$380 $200-$450 Abyssinian
Lifetime Vet Cost $6,500-$16,500 $7,000-$17,000 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

Maine Coon Health Risks

moderate risk · large, 10-25 lbs · 13-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (25-35%) $500-$5,000
  • Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) (3-5%) $100-$1,000
  • Hip dysplasia (15-20%) $1,000-$4,000
Full Maine Coon 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

Maine Coon

  • Cardiac ultrasound (HCM screening) $250-$500
  • HCM DNA test (MyBPC3) $50-$100
  • Dental cleaning $300-$700
  • Wellness exam + vaccines $120-$280

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.

Maine Coon

$35-$72/mo ($420-$864/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.