How Proposed Tariffs Could Drive Up the Cost of Pet Care: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Proposed Tariffs Raise Concerns Over Rising Pet Care Costs

By Amber Grigley

INDIANAPOLIS — Pet owners face rising costs. Tariffs by President Trump press prices higher. Pet products cost more because tariffs add expense. This fact strains budgets. Animal lovers worry every day.

Ellie Cornett is a student who owns a dog. She cares for her King Charles Cavalier, Winston. She says, “He is under a year now.” Her words show that puppy food costs rise. You must buy special food at about $50 per bag. He eats a bag in a month. This fact makes a heavy cost for her.

Steven Howes, who owns a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, sees costs rise too. He notes vaccinations now cost almost twice as much. His dog is AKC registered. Each part of care grows dearer. His statement shows clear shock at these rising figures.

Rover’s report, "True Cost of Pet Parenthood," sets the scene: • Dog owners may see prices up by 7% this year. • Cat owners might face costs near a 10% rise. These words worry pet parents. They already bear the heavy load of pet care.

Professor Andreas Hauskrecht of the IU Kelley School of Business adds his view. He owns many dogs. He says, “Pet food is not cheap at all.” He points to tariffs that affect metal prices. Cans for soft food cost more. Tariffs hit steel and aluminum. The supply chain feels the effects. Trade with Mexico and Canada shares in his worry.

Even with rising prices, Howes stands firm in care. He says, “For dog lovers, spending on our pets never ends. My pet is like a child – my third kid.” His tone stays true to his bond with his pet.

Tariff impacts stretch wider than pet food prices. They hit Indiana and other lands. Hauskrecht warns that understanding these links is key. Indiana works deep in supply chains. Every part connects closely.

Rover predicts future costs next: • By 2025, owning a dog might cost $1,400 to $5,200 a year. • Cat care may set one back $750 to $3,500 annually. These rising numbers leave pet owners to mend budgets amid change.

This story grows. Tariff talks continue and fold out more effects on big markets and household budgets alike.

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