ALEXANDRIA – Rising inflation costs are affecting people in many ways, but some may not realize these costs are affecting their pets, as well. Christin Klimek, executive director of the Lakes Area Humane Society, said shelters are seeing a rise in pet surrenders, a decline in medical care and problems […]
Inflation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether it’s at the pump or the grocery store, Americans are experiencing record highs, with inflation increasing nine-point-one percent. Economists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School found that the average household is spending 35-hundred dollars more to buy the same amount of goods and services […]
Due to inflation, the increased expense of caring for a pet is causing many families to have to relinquish their dogs and cats when they reach the point of no longer being able to afford keeping their animals healthy and well-fed. According to the director of the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, […]
Inflation of dog, cat and other pet food prices has become one of the main headwinds for industry growth globally in 2022. Since May 2021, NielsenIQ analysts have observed a steady climb in pet food price inflation. As premium dog, cat and other pet foods become more costly for consumers, […]