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Pet Parents Spending Billions on Their Dogs and Cats

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Among the 2012 estimates from the American Pet Products Association, food was by far the largest expense for pet parents. billion on veterinary care in 2012, an increase of almost 35% from five years ago. In fact, they expected US pet owners to spend $500 million on pet insurance last year, up from $450 million in 2011.

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