VetCostCalc

Bengal vs Scottish Fold Vet Costs

Bengal owners spend $430-$1,100/yr at the vet. Scottish Fold: $550-$1,500/yr. That's a $260/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

$3,100

Bengal costs less

Scottish Fold

$8,500-$21,000

lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)

high health risk

Vet Cost Breakdown

Category Bengal Scottish Fold Lower Cost
Annual Vet Cost (avg) $765/yr $1,025/yr Bengal
Annual Range $430-$1,100 $550-$1,500 -
Preventive Care $310/yr $340/yr Bengal
Emergency Risk Budget $470/yr $750/yr Bengal
Pet Insurance $32-$68/mo $40-$90/mo Bengal
Spay/Neuter $175-$420 $180-$430 Bengal
Lifetime Vet Cost $6,800-$16,500 $8,500-$21,000 Bengal

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

Scottish Fold Health Risks

high risk · medium, 6-13 lbs · 13-year lifespan · 3-4 visits/year average

  • Osteochondrodysplasia (100% of fold-fold crosses) $300-$5,000
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (15-20%) $500-$5,000
  • Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) (3-5%) $500-$5,000
Full Scottish Fold 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

Scottish Fold

  • Joint/skeletal X-rays $150-$350
  • Cardiac ultrasound $250-$500
  • Pain management consultation $100-$300
  • Dental cleaning $300-$750

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.

Scottish Fold

$40-$90/mo ($480-$1,080/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.