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25 <br /> Comparison of Pet Owners Who Declined Care Due to <br /> Affordability or Perception That Care Was Not Worth the <br /> Cost, Based on Household Income <br /> Which of the following prevented you from getting veterinary care for your <br /> Accessto Care pet(s) in the last 12 months?Select all that apply. <br /> Which of the following best describes the reason(s)you declined care? Select <br /> all that apply. <br /> Veterinary costs have increased by over %Gare was not worth the cost 00/b Could not afford the cost <br /> • <br /> 60 percent over the past decade. <br /> Less than$36,000 mm&� <br /> • This is due to higher costs for the $36,000 to$69,999 MEN" <br /> medications and supplies, greater <br /> corporate ownership, decreased <br /> 99 <br /> pharmacy revenue due to online $ °'fl°°t°$� '� <br /> competition, higher workforce costs, <br /> increased specialty services, and $90,000 or more <br /> reduced intermediate options. Pets are <br /> also living longer, and with older age there Among pet owners who say they have not brought their pet to the veterinarian within the past year,or <br /> have ever declined care recommended by a veterinarian. <br /> are more medical ex enses. Due to rounding,totals may sum to1p0a/b±1% <br /> p PetSmart Charities-Gallup,Nov,13-20,2024,and Dec.2,2024-Jan.9,2,025 <br /> GALLUP <br />