Survey: 91% of dog owners have experienced financial stress over the cost of pet ownership
Heidi Gollubusatoday.com
Survey: 91% of dog owners have experienced financial stress over the cost of pet ownership
2015, 47% of Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense with their savings
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- 72% of pet parents are very/extremely concerned about the financial implications of the cost of their pet's specialty care as they are the potential outcome.
- Half would be stressed by a specialty care bill of up to $1,000, with 81% being stressed if the bill increased towards $2,500.
- Only 25% of specialists believe pet parents have realistic expectat
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