As I mentioned earlier, currently I have an appeal at some point, based on trying to figure out if I can get the same care and attendance allowance as for a guide dog.
Basic monthly care is actually pretty simple. Depending on the food, you're probably looking at $75 a month. I have my dog covered by a pet care insurance program that basically covers veterinary care and assistance that I pay $43 a month for. Then there are other costs. One of the things to be aware of is that if a veteran is seriously disabled and receives their DTC, disability tax certificate, at that point in time everything that goes on, in, or around your service dog is a tax deduction.