How Proposed Tariffs Could Spike Pet Care Costs: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

Proposed Tariffs Could Drive Up Pet Care Costs for Owners Nationwide

INDIANAPOLIS — Costs for pet care rise, and pet owners worry as tariffs hit wallets. Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration may add stress when prices for pet care items climb. Households with furry companions bear a heavier load.

Ellie Cornett owns a King Charles Cavalier named Winston. Winston is under one year old. You must buy specific pet food for puppies. A bag costs about $50. He eats a bag each month. For a college student, that expense is steep. Steven Howes, who owns a Pembroke Welsh corgi, finds that routine vaccinations nearly double in cost. He is AKC registered; he sees a clear rise in medical bills.

A Rover report called "True Cost of Pet Parenthood" shows dog owners could have a 7% increase and cat owners, a 10% rise this year. Many in the pet community feel alarmed by this news. Professor Andreas Hauskrecht at the IU Kelley School of Business, a business economics professor, states, "I own several dogs, and I do not see pet food as cheap." His words stress that outside factors push prices up.

Hauskrecht explains that soft food, sold in cans, now costs more. Tariffs on steel and aluminum raise can prices. Many dog food ingredients come from Mexico and Canada. This supply chain, which links ingredients closely, can also suffer from tariffs.

Pet owners stick with their companions despite the costs. Steven Howes remarks, "If you know dog or cat lovers, you know tariffs will not stop us. We treat pets like our children; he is my third kid."

Hauskrecht stresses that Indiana plays a role in these supply chains. "We, as Hoosiers, must care about this issue," he notes.

Looking ahead, Rover predicts that by 2025, a dog will cost from $1,400 to $5,200 each year. For a cat, the annual cost may lie between $750 and $3,500. As prices rise, pet owners brace for challenges from both tariffs and higher pet care costs.

In conclusion, as the economy shifts and tariffs remain under review, rising pet care costs continue to concern many owners. They remain determined to provide the best care for their furry family members despite the financial burden.

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