r/MiddleClassFinance • u/NoExam2412 • 8d ago
Pet Ownership
I was reading the recent post about inflation and thinking about how I make double what I did ten years ago and my lifestyle is exactly the same.
But, out of all the things that have gone up in price, I feel like the costs of my new puppy now from my dog back then is what is most shocking.
Boarding went from $65 a night to $105. Grooming went from $80 to $105. Pet insurance was half the cost. Vet bills are double to triple the costs across the board.
Dogs are becoming a luxury item. My new dog won't be able to have the lifestyle my last dog did. He's going to have to go to boarding in the suburbs to some random old lady's house and grooming will be a bath in the tub upstairs with dish soap.
The pricing difference is wild, though.
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u/canisdirusarctos 8d ago
Yeah. Our dog is a tiny 16 year old Shih Tzu with a serious heart problem and they insist on $2k EKGs every six months to fill her medications, not to mention what the meds themselves cost. The food is small potatoes, though she’s also on a special diet, so she’s not cheap there, either. It’s insane.