What should I expect in vet bills if I was to adopt a cat?

What should I expect in vet bills if I was to adopt a cat?
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answer:I had a cat for twelve years. I had her spayed when she was young, I think it was $50 but that was a long time ago. When she was old I spent maybe $200 to discover that she had feline leukemia and to put her to sleep. I miss that cat. She was the best.
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