pet-calc Haustierkosten

Pet-calc honestly calculates the true cost of owning a pet: from the initial purchase price to monthly and annual costs, all the way through its entire lifespan. Completely offline, ad-free, and no account required.

THE CALCULATORS

• Dog – size, origin (shelter or breeder), food quality, insurance, grooming, dog tax, training, and care.

• Cat – food, litter, veterinary care, insurance, indoor or outdoor access.

• Rabbits & Guinea Pigs – honest calculations are provided for two or more animals, as keeping them alone is considered animal cruelty. Costs per animal scale, the enclosure remains shared; indoor or outdoor housing changes the initial setup costs.

WHY RANGES INSTEAD OF APPARENT PRECISION
Each result shows a realistic range, in addition to the typical value, based on verified sources (including GOT, ZZF, and the German Animal Welfare Federation). Pet costs can only be honestly stated as a range – not down to the last euro.


Rabbits & Guinea Pigs – honest calculations are provided starting with two animals, as keeping them alone is considered animal cruelty. FEATURES

• Emergency Reserve: The item almost everyone underestimates – a single emergency surgery can quickly cost thousands. If you choose surgical insurance, the calculator automatically reduces the reserve to prevent double billing.

• Donut chart of cost distribution: First year vs. subsequent year in comparison.

• Explanation Mode: Tap and read technical terms, plus A-Z glossary – each entry includes a source.

• German and English, light and dark modes.

• Save and share calculations, and the last entry is remembered.

PRIVACY FIRST
pet-calc deliberately does NOT require internet access. All calculations run 100% on your device – nothing is transmitted, nothing is collected, no advertising, no tracking.

pet-calc Pro (optional one-time purchase, no subscription)

• Breed-specific values: 14 dog and 9 cat profiles with breeder price, food requirements, grooming, and life expectancy; Dogs classified as dangerous breeds, including increased taxes and liability insurance.

• Dog tax by location: 11 cities plus the nationwide average.

• Compare two calculations directly.

• PDF export and unlimited storage.

• Project lifespan with 2% inflation.

The four calculators remain completely free.

Note: pet-calc provides non-binding average values ​​and estimates for Germany to the best of our knowledge (as of 2026) and does not replace veterinary advice.