How Proposed Tariffs Will Impact Your Pet Care Costs: A Growing Concern for Pet Owners

Title: Proposed Tariffs Raise Concerns for Pet Owners Amidst Rising Animal Care Costs

By: Amber Grigley
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Indianapolis, IN — Pet costs grow fast. Many pet lovers in Indiana fret over proposed tariffs. Tariffs add to already high pet care costs. Families adjust budgets for their furry friends. Tariffs now threaten these budgets. Pet owners feel worry.

Ellie Cornett says, "I own a King Charles Cavalier. His name's Winston." Steven Howes, another pet fan, adds, "I have a Pembroke Welsh corgi." Many pet owners see real cost pressures. These costs affect all kinds of owners.

Many, like college students, face steep pet supply prices. Cornett explains, "He's under a year right now. You must buy special pet food for a puppy. A bag costs about $50. He goes through a bag every month. That is a heavy expense for a college student."

Howes notes that costs grow more. He states, "He is AKC registered. That makes him pricey. Even vaccinations have nearly doubled in cost."

Rover’s "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report" shows these trends. The report predicts dog costs may rise by 7%. Cat costs could jump by 10% each year. Professor Andreas Hauskrecht from IU Kelley School of Business argues that pet food is not cheap. He says, "I care for many dogs. I disagree that pet food is inexpensive."

Tariffs now target the pet food market. Hauskrecht explains, "Soft food comes in cans. Tariffs on steel and aluminum raise can prices." He adds, "We see similar issues in the dog food supply chain. Mexico and Canada play key roles, but most come from Mexico."

Even as costs go up, pets remain loved. Howes adds, "Dog lovers and cat lovers will not be stopped. Owning a pet is like having children. My pet is my third kid."

Tariffs affect Indiana residents too. The state sits in a key spot for supply chains that deliver pet care products. Hauskrecht asks locals to see tariff effects on daily life. Pet ownership grows close to national policies.

Rover predicts that by 2025, a dog will cost between $1,400 and $5,200 every year. Cat owners may spend $750 to $3,500 a year. As pet costs rise, owners watch tariffs, supply chains, and expenses closely.

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