Rising Concerns Over Pet Ownership Affordability Amid Tariff Threats
Seattle, WA – U.S. pet owners feel costs rising. Inflation pushes prices up. Tariff talk adds more fear. Rover’s True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report 2025 shows 52% of pet parents fear that tariffs add to their cost. The report asked 1,000 U.S. pet owners and links high prices with a tough economy.
Impact of Inflation and Tariffs on Pet Products
Twenty-eight percent of pet owners struggle to buy vital pet products. Inflation drives steep price jumps. Treats and chews may climb by 85%. Veterinary fees could go up 11%. Pet cleaning supplies might spike by 183%. Grooming supplies are also set to rise by 20%. Forty-eight percent worry that a pet’s lifetime care will grow faster than the cost of general goods.
Rebecca Greenstein, DVM, and a Rover pet people panelist see clear links in pet parents’ talks. She notes that pet parents work daily with high prices. She stresses that their love for pets keeps them committed. She suggests budgeting smartly and using preventive care to tame long-term costs.
Breakdown of Pet Care Costs
The report links strong numbers with pet care. A healthy 10-year-old dog may cost about $34,550. A 16-year-old cat may cost near $32,170. Many owners have switched products. Twenty-five percent now choose cheaper pet food. Still, quality stays key. Sixty-eight percent seek items that match their own quality. Twenty percent even choose higher quality.
Dog owners mostly do not cut back. Thirty-four percent say pet care is too important to reduce. Many (33%) have tightened budgets elsewhere, such as for groceries and entertainment, to cover pet costs.
A Canadian Perspective on Pet Ownership Costs
Canadian pet owners see similar cost links. Their lifetime expenses stand higher. Cat owners may spend up to $73,585. Dog owners may face costs around $53,935. Annual expenses run from $930 to $2,400 for cats and $965 to $4,020 for dogs. Rover links a possible rise of 18% for dog costs and 41% for cat costs from 2024. More than half (55%) of Canadian pet owners pick Canadian-made or local items even when prices are higher. Dog owners stand at 57% for local choices while 52% of cat owners do the same.
Conclusion
Inflation and tariff threats add new cost links for pet owners in the United States and Canada. As prices rise, many pet parents must link tighter budgets with quality care. Stay tuned for more insights from Rover’s True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report 2025.
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