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2025 Pet Care Trends: Insights for Veterinary Practices

According to the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, today’s pet owners expect relationship-based experiences and value. Read More

Miller: Rise in pet vaccine hesitancy cause for alarm

Vaccine resistance in the United States isn’t limited to people. Alongside skepticism toward routine childhood and some adult vaccines, veterinarians are seeing the same hesitation spread to ... Read More

Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

Pets bring joy and companionship to two-thirds of U.S. households. But that benefit may not extend to their owners’ wallets. Just like humans, these canine and feline friends need medical care. In a ... Read More

Why many Americans fear they can’t afford pets anymore

Recent reports indicate the lifetime cost of owning a cat or dog can exceed $30,000, leading to financial strain for many owners. Many owners are skipping necessary veterinary care due to cost, with ... Read More

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 pet owners as lifetime cost of cats and dogs exceeds $30K — are pets now only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

Why Pet Insurance and Veterinary Care Costs So Much These Days

There is a fundamental disconnect between the medicine we are now capable of practicing and the client’s perception of what that medicine should cost. Pet owners see figures quoted online—an “average ... Read More

Animal Behaviorists Predict How Smart Homes Will Change Pet Psychology

Technology can make caring for pets easier. However, relying too much on devices may have negative consequences, experts told Newsweek. Read More