'Petflation' forcing Australians to surrender their beloved pets as food and vet bills rise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Petflation' forcing Australians to surrender their beloved pets as food and vet bills rise

ABC  

In short: A survey by food relief organisation Foodbank found almost one in four pet owners skipped meals so their pets could eat. A survey by food relief organisation Foodbank found almost one in four pet owners skipped meals so their pets could eat. "Pet food would have at least doubled, you've also got yearly vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, all of the ongoing costs to keep a dog healthy," she said. "I think a lot of people don't realise that Foodbank has pet food available, I think only 9 per cent of the clients we surveyed actually knew that we had pet food," he said.

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Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets
5 months, 1 week ago

Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets

NPR  

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Pensioners struggling to afford pets as cost of living continues to rise
7 months ago

Pensioners struggling to afford pets as cost of living continues to rise

ABC  

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Why pet owners are spending thousands of dollars on 'human-grade' food
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why pet owners are spending thousands of dollars on 'human-grade' food

BBC  

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Pet Startups Are Having a Field Day
3 years, 5 months ago

Pet Startups Are Having a Field Day

Wired  

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