American Shorthair vs Maine Coon Vet Costs
American Shorthair owners spend $350-$900/yr at the vet. Maine Coon: $450-$1,200/yr. That's a $200/yr gap in average costs. Here's where the money goes.
American Shorthair
$5,500-$13,500
lifetime vet costs (15 yrs)
low health risk
Lifetime Gap
$2,500
American Shorthair costs less
Maine Coon
$7,000-$17,000
lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)
moderate health risk
Vet Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Shorthair | Maine Coon | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Vet Cost (avg) | $625/yr | $825/yr | American Shorthair |
| Annual Range | $350-$900 | $450-$1,200 | - |
| Preventive Care | $280/yr | $330/yr | American Shorthair |
| Emergency Risk Budget | $300/yr | $550/yr | American Shorthair |
| Pet Insurance | $25-$52/mo | $35-$72/mo | American Shorthair |
| Spay/Neuter | $150-$380 | $200-$450 | American Shorthair |
| Lifetime Vet Cost | $5,500-$13,500 | $7,000-$17,000 | American Shorthair |
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
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
Breed-Specific Procedures
American Shorthair
- Dental cleaning $250-$700
- Cardiac ultrasound $250-$450
- Wellness exam + vaccines $110-$260
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?
American Shorthair
$25-$52/mo ($300-$624/yr)
low 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.