Data report · Updated October 2026
First-Year Puppy Cost in India: Food, Vaccines, Deworming, Sterilisation and Kit, Priced Item by Item
A medium-size puppy costs about Rs 21,154 in its first year with a government veterinary hospital and an Indian dry food. With Royal Canin and a private clinic, the same year costs about Rs 82,146. Food is 71% to 74% of either bill. Every figure is a listed price checked on 16 to 18 October 2026; the puppy's own price, tick control and illness are left out.
Key findings
- A medium-size female puppy costs about Rs 21,154 in its first year on the budget route and Rs 82,146 on the premium route.
- Food is the biggest cost: Rs 15,717 for 89.1 kg of Drools or Rs 58,041 for 76.4 kg of Royal Canin, from age 2 to 12 months.
- Royal Canin Medium Puppy costs Rs 759 a kg in a 20 kg pack on Supertails, against Rs 176 for Drools and Rs 174 for Pedigree.
- A puppy vaccine course of 5 DHPPi+L doses and 1 rabies dose costs Rs 1,960 at Madras Veterinary College and Rs 2,650 at Nagpur Veterinary College.
- VOSD's guide puts a full puppy vaccine series at private clinics at Rs 3,500 to Rs 8,000.
- Spaying costs Rs 750 at the TANUVAS hospital in Namakkal and Rs 9,999 in a Supertails+ package in Bengaluru.
- Fifteen deworming tablets cost Rs 770 as Intas Eazypet or Rs 2,439 as Drontal Plus.
- A basic kit of collar, leash, two steel bowls, bed and brush costs Rs 1,667 at Supertails selling prices.
- Municipal dog registration costs Rs 50 a year in Chennai and Rs 2,000 in Ahmedabad, the two fees we used.
How much does a puppy cost in the first year in India?
A medium-size puppy costs about Rs 21,154 in its first year on a budget, and about Rs 82,146 with premium food and a private vet. Both figures add up listed prices checked on 16 to 18 October 2026.
The budget route uses the TANUVAS veterinary college hospital in Namakkal for vaccines and spaying, and Drools puppy food. The premium route uses a private clinic package in Bengaluru and Royal Canin Medium Puppy. Both buy the same basic kit.
Food is about 74% of the budget total and 71% of the premium total. The choice of food moves the bill far more than the choice of vet.
| Item | Budget route | Premium route | Price source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry puppy food, 2 to 12 months | 15,717 (Drools, 89.1 kg) | 58,041 (Royal Canin, 76.4 kg) | Supertails listings, brand feeding guides |
| Puppy vaccines, 5 combination doses and 1 rabies | 2,200 | 8,000 | TANUVAS Namakkal; VOSD price guide |
| Spay (female) | 750 | 9,999 | TANUVAS Namakkal; Supertails+ Bengaluru |
| Neuter (male), instead of spay | 500 | 8,999 | TANUVAS Namakkal; Supertails+ Bengaluru |
| Deworming, 15 tablets | 770 (Eazypet) | 2,439 (Drontal Plus) | Supertails listings |
| Basic kit | 1,667 | 1,667 | Supertails listings |
| Municipal registration | 50 (Chennai) | 2,000 (Ahmedabad) | News reports of civic fees |
| Total, female puppy | 21,154 | 82,146 | dogeats.in sum |
| Total, male puppy | 20,904 | 81,146 | dogeats.in sum |
We costed a puppy that grows into a 10 to 25 kg adult, from age 2 months to 12 months. Our Indian Pariah dog guide puts females at 15 to 25 kg and males at 20 to 30 kg, so many Indies fall in or near this band. A large breed such as a Labrador Retriever eats more, so its food bill will be higher. Tick control and illness are left out because the need varies so much; our parvo and tick fever report covers those risks.
How much does puppy vaccination cost in the first year?
A full puppy vaccine course costs Rs 1,960 to Rs 2,650 at the government veterinary college hospitals we checked. VOSD estimates Rs 3,500 to Rs 8,000 for a full puppy series at private clinics.
We priced 5 combination doses and 1 rabies dose, following the schedule VOSD in Bengaluru publishes. It lists DHPPi at 6 and 8 weeks, DHPPiL at 10, 12 and 14 to 16 weeks, and the first rabies shot at 12 weeks. We priced all five at the DHPPi+L rate, the only combination vaccine on the hospital fee lists.
The 2024 WSAVA vaccination guidelines advise core puppy doses every 2 to 4 weeks, with the last at 16 weeks or older. They also advise revaccination at or after 26 weeks, which adds one more combination dose.
Government rates from hospital fee pages, checked 16 October 2026; VOSD figure is its published 2024-25 guide range for a full puppy series. Consultation and registration fees not included.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra | Rs 2,650 |
| TANUVAS Namakkal, Tamil Nadu | Rs 2,200 |
| Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | Rs 1,960 |
| Private clinic guide (VOSD, Bengaluru) | Rs 3,500 to 8,000 |
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| Provider | DHPPi+L (per dose) | Anti-rabies (per dose) | Course of 5 + 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | 360 | 160 | 1,960 |
| TANUVAS Namakkal | 400 | 200 | 2,200 |
| Nagpur Veterinary College | 500 | 150 | 2,650 |
| VOSD guide for private clinics, 2024-25 | 800 to 1,500 | 300 to 700 | 3,500 to 8,000 (package) |
Hospital registration is extra: Rs 100 at all three, valid for 7 days in Chennai and Namakkal. Nagpur also lists Rs 5 for each disposable syringe. Our vet and vaccination cost report lists more hospitals and private rate cards.
How much does puppy food cost in the first year in India?
Feeding a medium puppy from 2 to 12 months costs about Rs 15,717 with Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy. With Royal Canin Medium Puppy it costs about Rs 58,041. Both figures use 20 kg pack prices on Supertails.
We used each brand's own feeding guide. Drools lists 175 g a day at 2 to 3 months, rising to 375 g at 9 to 12 months, for a 10 to 25 kg breed. Royal Canin lists 217 g at 2 months and a peak of 285 g from 5 to 6 months, for a dog expected to weigh 18 kg.
That comes to 89.1 kg of Drools or 76.4 kg of Royal Canin. The two foods have different calorie content, so the amounts are not the same, and you should follow the guide on your own pack.
Supertails selling prices on 18 October 2026, before coupons. Price per kg computed by dogeats.in.
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| Label | Rs per kg |
|---|---|
| Pedigree Chicken and Milk Puppy, 20 kg | Rs 174 |
| Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy, 20 kg | Rs 176 |
| Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy, 1.2 kg | Rs 213 |
| Pedigree Chicken and Milk Puppy, 1 kg | Rs 259 |
| Royal Canin Medium Puppy, 20 kg | Rs 759 |
| Royal Canin Medium Puppy, 1 kg | Rs 994 |
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| Age | Drools (g a day) | Drools (Rs a month) | Royal Canin (g a day) | Royal Canin (Rs a month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 175 | 939 | 217 | 5,010 |
| 3 months | 175 | 939 | 259 | 5,980 |
| 4 months | 240 | 1,287 | 279 | 6,441 |
| 5 months | 240 | 1,287 | 285 | 6,580 |
| 6 months | 325 | 1,743 | 285 | 6,580 |
| 7 months | 325 | 1,743 | 285 | 6,580 |
| 8 months | 325 | 1,743 | 247 | 5,703 |
| 9 months | 375 | 2,012 | 247 | 5,703 |
| 10 months | 375 | 2,012 | 205 | 4,733 |
| 11 months | 375 | 2,012 | 205 | 4,733 |
dogeats.in calculation: Drools feeding guide grams (10 to 25 kg band) x 30.4 days x Rs 176.45 a kg (20 kg pack, Supertails, 18 October 2026).
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| 2 mo | Rs 939 |
| 3 mo | Rs 939 |
| 4 mo | Rs 1,287 |
| 5 mo | Rs 1,287 |
| 6 mo | Rs 1,743 |
| 7 mo | Rs 1,743 |
| 8 mo | Rs 1,743 |
| 9 mo | Rs 2,012 |
| 10 mo | Rs 2,012 |
| 11 mo | Rs 2,012 |
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Bigger bags cost far less per kg. Royal Canin Medium Puppy costs Rs 994 a kg in a 1 kg pack and Rs 759 in a 20 kg pack. Our puppy feeding chart and dog food price per kg reports go deeper, and the puppy feeding guide covers home food.
How often should a puppy be dewormed, and what does it cost?
Fifteen deworming tablets, the number we allowed for monthly doses from 3 to 12 months, cost Rs 770 as Intas Eazypet or Rs 2,439 as Drontal Plus on Supertails.
The TroCCAP guidelines for dogs in the tropics (second edition, 2019) say puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks until 8 weeks. After that, the roundworm section says monthly. The hookworm section says fortnightly, or monthly with a moxidectin product.
The tablet count is a costing assumption, not a dose. The number a puppy needs depends on its weight and the product, and a fortnightly hookworm plan would need about twice as many. Drontal Plus is labelled a prescription medicine, so ask your vet which product and dose to use.
| Product | Pack | Selling price (Rs) | Rs per tablet or pack | 15 tablets (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intas Eazypet tablet | 10 tablets | 385 | 38.5 | 770 (2 packs) |
| Drontal Plus Tasty tablet | 6 tablets | 813 | 135.5 | 2,439 (3 strips) |
| Bayer Drontal Puppy suspension | 20 ml | 231 | 231 | For puppies from 2 weeks |
Tick and flea control is a separate cost. A single Bravecto tablet for dogs of 4.5 to 10 kg sells for Rs 1,650 on Supertails; ask your vet whether your puppy needs one.
What does sterilisation, registration and basic kit cost for a new puppy?
Spaying costs Rs 750 and castration Rs 500 at the TANUVAS hospital in Namakkal. Supertails+, whose six clinics were all in Bengaluru in December 2025, lists packages at Rs 9,999 to spay and Rs 8,999 to neuter. Each package includes four vet consultations and three blood tests.
Chennai charges Rs 50 for a pet licence, Citizen Matters reported in November 2025, and Ahmedabad charges Rs 2,000, IANS reported in August 2026. Some cities charge nothing: our registration report found Hyderabad's app registration free.
A basic kit of collar, leash, two steel bowls, a bed and a brush costs Rs 1,667 at Supertails selling prices, against an MRP of Rs 3,919.
TANUVAS Namakkal hospital fee structure; Supertails+ surgery packages (with 4 consultations, CBC, LFT and KFT), seen 18 October 2026.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Spay, Supertails+ Bengaluru | Rs 9,999 |
| Neuter, Supertails+ Bengaluru | Rs 8,999 |
| Spay, TANUVAS Namakkal | Rs 750 |
| Castration, TANUVAS Namakkal | Rs 500 |
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| Item | Product | Selling price | MRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collar | Basil Nylon Padded Collar, size M | 203 | 225 |
| Leash | Skatrs Leash, M (20 mm) | 249 | 1,099 |
| Food and water bowls (2) | Skatrs Anti Skid Stainless Steel Bowl, M (400 ml) | 298 | 798 |
| Bed | Skatrs Round Donut Bed, M | 699 | 1,498 |
| Brush | Chullbull Rubber Bristles Hand Brush, M | 218 | 299 |
| Total | 1,667 | 3,919 |
Our dog registration fees by city report lists more civic fees. If you are still choosing a dog, the best breeds for first-time owners report compares upkeep, and the puppy mills report explains what a licensed breeder must provide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a puppy cost in the first year in India?
About Rs 21,154 for a medium puppy using a government vet hospital and Drools food, or Rs 82,146 with Royal Canin and private vet care. The puppy's price, tick control and illness are extra.
What is the biggest first-year cost of a puppy?
Food. It is about 74% of the budget total, Rs 15,717 for Drools, and 71% of the premium total, Rs 58,041 for Royal Canin.
How much does puppy vaccination cost in India?
Rs 1,960 to Rs 2,650 for 5 DHPPi+L doses and 1 rabies dose at the government veterinary college hospitals we checked. VOSD's guide gives Rs 3,500 to Rs 8,000 for a full private series.
How much puppy food do I need for the first year?
For a medium puppy from 2 to 12 months, about 89.1 kg of Drools or 76.4 kg of Royal Canin Medium Puppy, using each brand's feeding guide.
How often should I deworm my puppy?
TroCCAP's 2019 guidelines say at 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks until 8 weeks, then monthly for roundworms or fortnightly for hookworms unless a moxidectin product is used. Ask your vet for the plan and dose. Fifteen tablets for a year cost Rs 770 to Rs 2,439.
How much does it cost to spay a puppy in India?
Rs 750 at the TANUVAS hospital in Namakkal and Rs 9,999 in a Supertails+ package in Bengaluru. Neutering a male costs Rs 500 and Rs 8,999.
What basic items does a new puppy need, and what do they cost?
A collar, leash, two steel bowls, a bed and a brush cost Rs 1,667 together at Supertails selling prices on 18 October 2026.
Is it cheaper to buy a 20 kg bag of puppy food?
Yes. Royal Canin Medium Puppy costs Rs 994 a kg in a 1 kg pack and Rs 759 in a 20 kg pack. Pedigree Puppy costs Rs 259 a kg in a 1 kg pack and Rs 174 in a 20 kg bag.
Methodology and limitations
We costed one puppy that grows to a medium adult of 10 to 25 kg, from age 2 months (when most puppies go home) to 12 months. Each item is a listed price we opened on 16 or 18 October 2026. Totals and per-kg prices are computed by dogeats.in.
Food: daily grams come from the Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy feeding guide (medium breeds, 10 to 25 kg, read from a retailer copy of the pack label). Royal Canin grams come from its India Medium Puppy feeding guide (18 kg expected adult weight). Each age band's figure is applied for the months it covers, at 30.4 days a month. Royal Canin gives no figure for 7, 9 and 11 months, so we used the figure for the month before. Drools' bands overlap at 6 and 9 months. We used 240 g for months 4 and 5, 325 g for months 6 to 8 and 375 g for months 9 to 11. Prices are Supertails selling prices for 20 kg packs: Drools Rs 3,529 and Royal Canin Rs 15,189 (sold as 2 x 10 kg), seen 18 October 2026.
Vaccines: 5 DHPPi+L doses and 1 anti-rabies dose, following the VOSD puppy schedule. We priced them at three government hospital rates (Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS Namakkal, Nagpur Veterinary College) and at the top and bottom of VOSD's private-clinic guide range. Deworming: 15 tablets for 10 monthly doses, a costing assumption. Kit: one item of each kind at Supertails selling prices.
Budget route: TANUVAS Namakkal vaccines and spay, Drools food, Eazypet, Chennai registration. Premium route: VOSD's top private vaccine figure, Supertails+ spay package, Royal Canin food, Drontal Plus, Ahmedabad registration.
Sources
- TANUVAS, Veterinary Clinical Complex, VCRI Namakkal: hospital fee structure, DHPPi+L Rs 400, anti-rabies Rs 200, spaying Rs 750, castration Rs 500
- WSAVA 2024 Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats, executive summary, Puppy doses every 2 to 4 weeks, last at 16 weeks or older; revaccination at or after 26 weeks
- TroCCAP Guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and control of canine endoparasites in the tropics, second edition, 17 March 2019, Puppy deworming at 2 weeks, every 2 weeks until 8 weeks, then monthly
- Also consulted: TANUVAS, Madras Veterinary College teaching hospital fee structure, Nagpur Veterinary College (MAFSU), Veterinary Clinical Complex, VOSD, Dog and puppy vaccination schedule (18 May 2026), Royal Canin India, Medium Puppy dry food feeding guide, Petzone, Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy product page (pack feeding guidelines), Supertails: Drools Chicken and Egg Puppy, Royal Canin Medium Puppy and Pedigree Chicken and Milk Puppy listings, 18 October 2026, Supertails: Intas Eazypet, Drontal Plus and Drontal Puppy listings, 18 October 2026, Supertails+ Surgery Packages, Canine Spaying and Neutering, 18 October 2026, Supertails: kit listings (Basil collar, Skatrs leash, bowl and bed, Chullbull brush), 18 October 2026, Supertails: Bravecto 250 mg tablet for 4.5 to 10 kg dogs, 18 October 2026, Citizen Matters, How to apply for a pet licence in Chennai (11 November 2025), IANS via Telangana Today (5 August 2026), Vetic city vaccination pages (could not be opened: rate limited), Supertails, Bangalore pet parenting basics (13 January 2026), Franchise India, Supertails expands Bengaluru footprint with three new pet clinics (11 December 2025): six Supertails+ clinics, all in Bengaluru.
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