Ready to Be a Pet Parent? Here’s How Much Dog and Cat Ownership Costs in Canada

Ready to Be a Pet Parent? Here’s How Much Dog and Cat Ownership Costs in Canada
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The cost of dog and cat ownership has more than doubled for Canadians over the past year as escalating pet food prices and rising veterinary costs add to larger bills overall for pet parents.

Costs associated with owning a cat or dog have surged more than 100 percent compared with the same time last year, a new report from Rover.com has revealed.