VetCostCalc

Bengal vs Ragdoll Vet Costs

Bengal owners spend $430-$1,100/yr at the vet. Ragdoll: $440-$1,150/yr. That's a $30/yr gap in average costs. Here's where the money goes.

Bengal

$6,800-$16,500

lifetime vet costs (14 yrs)

moderate health risk

Lifetime Gap

$250

Ragdoll costs less

Ragdoll

$6,800-$16,000

lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)

moderate health risk

Vet Cost Breakdown

Category Bengal Ragdoll Lower Cost
Annual Vet Cost (avg) $765/yr $795/yr Bengal
Annual Range $430-$1,100 $440-$1,150 -
Preventive Care $310/yr $320/yr Bengal
Emergency Risk Budget $470/yr $500/yr Bengal
Pet Insurance $32-$68/mo $35-$70/mo Bengal
Spay/Neuter $175-$420 $200-$450 Bengal
Lifetime Vet Cost $6,800-$16,500 $6,800-$16,000 Ragdoll

Bengal Health Risks

moderate risk · medium, 8-15 lbs · 14-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average

  • Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-b) (8-12%) $150-$500
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (10-15%) $500-$5,000
  • Tritrichomonas foetus (10-20%) $100-$500
  • Flat-chested kitten syndrome (1-5%) $200-$1,000
Full Bengal Vet Cost Projector

Ragdoll Health Risks

moderate risk · large, 10-20 lbs · 13-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (20-25%) $500-$5,000
  • Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) susceptibility (variable) $1,500-$8,000
  • Urinary tract issues (8-12%) $200-$2,000
Full Ragdoll Vet Cost Projector

Breed-Specific Procedures

Bengal

  • PRA-b DNA test $50-$100
  • Cardiac ultrasound $250-$500
  • Fecal PCR test $80-$200
  • Wellness exam + vaccines $120-$270

Ragdoll

  • HCM DNA test (MyBPC3) $50-$100
  • Cardiac ultrasound $250-$500
  • Urinalysis $40-$80
  • Dental cleaning $300-$700

Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Bengal

$32-$68/mo ($384-$816/yr)

moderate risk. Worth it if you get coverage before age 2, when premiums are lowest.

Ragdoll

$35-$70/mo ($420-$840/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.