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Survey: 31% of pet owners say pet-related expenses cause financial stress
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
31% of pet owners said they spend more on their pets today than they did a year ago, with 36% spending at least $100 monthly on food and treats alone, according to a recent survey of 1,590 U.S. dog and cat owners by Money.com and Healthy Paws Pet Insurance. Having a pet is getting more expensive
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31% of pet owners said they spend more on their pets today than they did a year ago, with 36% spending at least $100 monthly on food and treats alone, according to a recent survey of 1,590 U.S. dog and cat owners by Money.com and Healthy Paws Pet Insurance. Having a pet is getting more expensive
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