(BPT) - As the cost of living continues to rise and economic uncertainty lingers, many households, including pet owners, are feeling stretched. MetLife's latest Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) found that 83% of Americans say rising living expenses are a top source of stress, while 77% cite economic uncertainty as a major concern. In response, many families are re-evaluating spending and looking for places to cut back.
For pet parents, that pressure can lead to tough tradeoffs, such as delaying routine veterinary visits or skipping preventive care. While those decisions may ease short-term financial strain, they can carry longer-term consequences for both pet health and household budgets.
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