Friday, May 23, 2025

The Rising Cost of Pet Care: How Proposed Tariffs Will Impact Your Furry Friends' Expenses

The Rising Cost of Pet Care: How Proposed Tariffs Will Impact Your Furry Friends

How Proposed Tariffs Could Drive Up the Price of Pet Care for Owners Across the Country

By Amber Grigley

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INDIANAPOLIS — Pet ownership grows in the U.S. Owners worry as tariffs may raise pet care costs. Tariffs hit prices on pet goods. Budgets grow tight.

Ellie Cornett lives in Indiana. She owns a King Charles Cavalier named Winston. She says, "He's less than one year old. I must buy special puppy food. It costs about $50 a bag. My puppy eats a bag each month. That cost is heavy on my wallet as a college student."

Steven Howes owns a Pembroke Welsh corgi. He adds, "My vaccination costs almost doubled." His words show that many face higher expenses.

Rover’s "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report" states dog owners may pay 7% more next year. Cat owners may see a jump of up to 10%. These numbers worry pet lovers.

Professor Andreas Hauskrecht of the IU Kelley School of Business says pet food costs are high now. He explains that tariffs on steel and aluminum lift can prices. He adds, "Tariffs on these metals affect soft food in cans." He notes that pet food ingredients come from Mexico and Canada.

Pet owners still work hard for quality care. Steven Howes states, "Avid dog and cat lovers will not stop. I see my pet as my third child."

Professor Hauskrecht says, "We, as Hoosiers, should care. Indiana plays a big role in these supply chains." This shows tariffs affect local communities too.

Rover predicts new costs soon. By 2025, dog care may cost between $1,400 and $5,200 a year. Cat care may cost between $750 and $3,500. Rising prices remind us of the high cost of pet ownership when tariffs drive up expenses.

Pet owners now face hard choices. They call for policies that keep pet care affordable in the coming months and years.

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