The costs of keeping Dusty the cavoodle or Lola the golden retriever fed and healthy have risen at their fastest pace in more than a decade, driven by cost pressures on pet food and veterinary services
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“People expect a more human healthcare system, including cutting-edge treatments like chemotherapy… that does, unfortunately, mean greater costs.” “It’s really tough to get vets. We recently hired a locum, we were paying her over double what you would normally pay a vet, just to keep the wheels turning while another vet was on leave,” she said.
“PFIAA members are experiencing increases due to a range of issues including an increase in the cost of fuel, cost and availability of ingredients, supply disruption, plus there are global supply chain increases,” she said.
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