Proposed Tariffs Raise Concerns Over Pet Care Costs for Owners
By Amber Grigley
Posted and last updated in Indianapolis
Pet costs rise. Tariffs add more cost. Pet owners worry now. They see the tariffs as direct causes that push pet prices up. Rising costs and tighter supply chains join as problems. Many watch these changes closely.
Rising Costs of Pet Care
Pet care costs grow fast. Ellie Cornett owns a King Charles Cavalier named Winston. She says, "You must buy puppy food. Each bag costs about $50. A bag lasts one month." As a student, these costs hit hard.
Steven Howes cares for an AKC-registered Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He says even simple bills, like vaccines, now cost more. A report by USA Today and Rover shows dog costs may rise 7%. Cat costs might go up by 10% this year.
Tariffs and Supply Chain Effects
Tariffs hit steel and aluminum. These metals build pet food cans. Professor Andreas Hauskrecht of IU Kelley School of Business says, "Cans cost more now because tariffs hit steel and aluminum." The cost of these supplies raises pet product prices.
Many pet items import parts from Mexico. This link makes the price rise even stronger. Pet owners fear high prices may hurt the quality of pet care. Steven Howes adds, "Loving pet owners will not stop caring. I see my pet as my third child."
Implications for Indiana Pet Owners
Indiana plays a key role in these supply chains. Tariffs affect Indiana deeply. Hauskrecht notes, "Hoosiers must watch these changes. Indiana lives within these complex, close-knit supply chains."
Rover predicts that pet costs will keep climbing. By 2025, dog care may cost from $1,400 to $5,200 a year while cat care may range between $750 and $3,500 annually.
Pet owners should plan ahead and stay alert. Federal policy changes will soon hit their budgets.
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