Pet parents say vet treatments are too costly — and it's hurting their animals

Pet parents say vet treatments are too costly — and it's hurting their animals

More than half of U.S. pet parents say they’ve skipped veterinarian visits — and cost is the top reason. A new nationwide study by Gallup and PetSmart Charities found that 52% of American pet owners have declined or delayed veterinary care. Seven in 10 said they couldn’t afford it or felt the cost wasn’t justified. It’s not just lower-income families that are affected. Even among households earning $90,000 or more, a third of pet parents admitte…