The ‘Family Member Standard’: Why petflation is pushing Americans into debt for their pets

The ‘Family Member Standard’: Why petflation is pushing Americans into debt for their pets

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you feel like you are spending significantly more on your dog today than you were just a few years ago, you aren’t imagining things.  Veterinary inflation, supply chain shifts and the rising cost … Read more

Average pet owner spending tops $4,000 a year—learn about the cost breakdown

Average pet owner spending tops ,000 a year—learn about the cost breakdown

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you are wondering exactly how much it costs to own a dog in 2026, the short answer is: a whole lot.  Between the essentials, the medical care and the irresistible urge to spoil … Read more

Is pet insurance worth it? New study reveals the real cost and value

Is pet insurance worth it? New study reveals the real cost and value

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Gloria died on December 27, 2025. My partner flew in from New York the day before to be by her side. She’d been in an oxygen tent at a vet near my parents’ house for … Read more

Just got a new pet? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first step

Just got a new pet? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first step

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bringing a new pet home is amazing, but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting. When my husband and I brought our Mini Sheepadoodle, Lucy, home, our lives changed instantly. From … Read more

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I’d be lying if I told you I could afford owning a dog by myself.  My husband and I are what most people call DINKS: Double Income, No Kids. But honestly, if it weren’t … Read more

The $50,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

The ,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When we talk about the cost of a pet, it’s about more than the “price of admission.”  Whether you pick up your dog from a specialized breeder or choose to adopt, both can cost … Read more

Find the best CBD oils, treats and gummies for dogs, plus vet-approved tips

Find the best CBD oils, treats and gummies for dogs, plus vet-approved tips

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Raise your paw if you have a pandemic pup? Now raise your paw if they are anxious or get stressed easily and you are looking for a solution? We love … Read more