Vet Bills

• Getting a cat or dog? Here’s how much pet ownership costs in Canada

  New data published Tuesday by Rover.com showed that the cost of owning a cat or dog in Canada has surged compared with last year. Here is the breakdown of the expenses.

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
• Vet bills have soared in Canada. Is pet insurance worth the cost?

  Most Canadians have not purchased pet insurance, which vets and providers say can help mitigate the 'astronomical' costs, especially in the case of emergencies.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
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• Montreal SPCA says more families abandoning their pets for financial reasons

  Families are struggling with inflation and are finding pet ownership more expensive than ever, leaving them to face tough decisions.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Is pet insurance worth it? Experts say ‘it’s all in the details’

  Many pet owners are hesitant about insurance, and for good reason: there are so many companies in Canada offering widely varying policies.

  Money

  Oct 20, 2022
• Puppy surrendered to the BC SPCA after dog attack left owners with hefty bill

  Daryl, a Shih Tzu-English Springer Spaniel cross, was left with a broken jaw after being attacked by a larger dog recently in Campbell River.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2021
• Dog owner says he paid over $6,000 in pet insurance but only reimbursed $15.60

  Is pet insurance worth the cost? One B.C. owner says "no," and is warning other owners that it's buyer beware.

  Consumer

  Feb 24, 2020
• Over 100 distressed animals rescued from Sask. animal shelter

  A Saskatchewan woman who had more than 100 animals seized from her care filed an injunction to stop them from being adopted out while she awaits trial.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
• ‘Famous’ Lower Mainland dog suffering from liver failure

  George is well-known around the Lower Mainland. Many delighted viewers have snapped a photo of him in his owner's truck, with his arm hanging out the window, looking like he is going on a relaxing ride.

  Nov 25, 2014