Why Vet Bills Keep Rising — and the Smartest Ways to Pay One You Didn’t See Coming
Veterinary prices in the United States rose about 7% in 2025, roughly twice the rate of general inflation, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. A torn cruciate ligament in a dog now costs 3,000–7,000 to repair. A cat with a urinary blockage can run 1,500–3,500 in a single night. Prices climb for real reasons:…