Pet owners say they’ve had to put off veterinary care because of the cost. A whopping seven in 10 also say they forgo pet care due to financial reasons. The owners couldn’t pay for surgery and had to make the heartbreaking decision to put the dog. · one early-career vet i interviewed described treating a four-month-old puppy with a broken leg. · pet care costs are soaring in 2025, leaving millions of pet parents avoiding the vet. A gallup poll found 52% of u. s. · rising costs at vet offices are affecting pet owners and rescue groups and corporate ownership of vet practices is contributing to higher prices, impacting pet care and adoptions. · pet owners are increasingly having their sick animals put down or they are delaying taking them for treatment to avoid spiralling vet bills, vets and animal charities have warned. · prices for pet services — like grooming, dog walking and medical care — are rising nearly twice as fast as those for goods like food, leashes and toys. · more than half of owners – including those in high earning households – have skipped necessary veterinary care in the previous year or declined recommended treatment at some point in the past,. Discover why vet bills are skyrocketing, hidden costs, tips to lower expenses, and whether pet insurance is worth it.

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