US pet owner spending strong, cost concerns a factor

US pet owner spending strong, cost concerns a factor

With all the gloom-and-doom talk about the economy and consumer sentiment (including by yours truly, I…

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Local pet surrenders are up, rising cost of living may be an issue

Local pet surrenders are up, rising cost of living may be an issue

LYNNWOOD—As cost-of-living prices surge, affordable housing options are few-and-far between, and inflation is driving up pet…

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Cost of Caring for Pets is Soaring, but Help May Be On the Way

Cost of Caring for Pets is Soaring, but Help May Be On the Way

Last year, Americans spent $39.8 billion on veterinary services for their pets. Current estimates suggest that…

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CitizenShipper’s 2025 Pet Ownership Cost Report Reveals Hidden Expenses

CitizenShipper’s 2025 Pet Ownership Cost Report Reveals Hidden Expenses

Matt Emma  |  Contributor Rising pet care costs. Hidden pet transport expenses revealed. CitizenShipper’s data-driven report…

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New Synchrony Study Finds Nearly 8 out of 10 Pet Owners Underestimate the Cost of Care, Reaching Up to ,000 During a Pet’s Lifetime

New Synchrony Study Finds Nearly 8 out of 10 Pet Owners Underestimate the Cost of Care, Reaching Up to $61,000 During a Pet’s Lifetime

Lifetime of Care Costs Continue to Rise From 2022 Findings — Up More Than 10% For…

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Cost of Owning a Dog in Every State (2024 Study)

Cost of Owning a Dog in Every State (2024 Study)

To learn more about the true cost of dog ownership, the MarketWatch Guides team consulted in…

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