(Image credit: GETTY IMAGES) Pets are an important part of many Americans' lives — and often an expensive one, too. The lifetime costs of caring for a dog can run anywhere from $16,440 to $52,075, depending on its breed, size and ongoing health conditions, according to a survey from online pet-care marketplace Rover . Cat owners can expect to cover expenses in the range of $10,725 to $61,520, with the cat's size and life span influencing the overall costs. Luckily, there are ways to reduce how much you spend on your pet without sacrificing the quality of their care. Try these tips to lower your costs. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.…