Pet Care Prices Set to Soar: How Proposed Tariffs Will Impact Your Furry Family Members

Proposed Tariffs Threaten to Increase Pet Care Costs for Owners Nationwide

By Amber Grigley
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Tariffs now target imported pet products. Pet ownership gives joy and cost. Tariffs drive up pet care costs. Pet owners feel worry. They see tariffs as raising prices.

Ellie Cornett and Steven Howes share their concerns. Cornett cares for a King Charles Cavalier named Winston. Howes keeps a Pembroke Welsh corgi. Each owner ties a strong bond with their pet.

The Rising Costs of Pet Ownership

Pet care costs rise each day. College student Cornett buys special food for her puppy. One bag costs about $50. Her puppy needs a bag each month. Howes pays more for vaccinations. Costs have almost doubled. USA Today reports that dog owners might pay 7% more next year. Cat owners may face a 10% increase.

The Impact of Tariffs on Pet Products

Tariffs now raise prices on pet supplies. Professor Andreas Hauskrecht notes that tariffs hurt supply chains. Soft food comes in cans. Cans cost more because steel and aluminum now cost more. Tariffs link to food costs. The pet food industry connects with producers from Mexico and Canada. Ingredients cost more. Consumers then pay higher prices.

Howes stays true to his pet. He compares his dog to a child. Even as costs rise, his care will not fade.

Future Projections for Pet Care Costs

Rover’s report shows a dog may cost $1,400 to $5,200 each year by 2025. A cat may cost $750 to $3,500 in the same time. These numbers warn pet owners. External shifts, like tariffs, add to these costs. Local experts say Hoosiers must know how Indiana’s economy links to supply chains.

Tariffs challenge pet owners. Yet many choose pet care with clear resolve. As debates continue, the exact cost path remains unknown. Indiana and other regions wait to see tariff impacts.

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