Best Bets for Pets - Episode 361 The Real Cost of Pet Love: Budgeting for Your Best Friend

About this episode

This episode discusses the financial aspects of pet ownership and budgeting for pet care costs.

On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern dives into a topic every pet parent must understand: the real cost of caring for our furry family members. From rising veterinary expenses to often-overlooked “startup costs,” Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pet at CareCredit, Jonathan Wainberg, returns to unpack why pet care costs continue to climb — and what smart, practical steps pet parents can take to budget for both routine and emergency expenses. Jonathan explains how tools like CareCredit and pet insurance can work together, shares insights on the biggest financial surprises new pet owners face, and offers lifesaving advice for planning ahead. If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare for the true financial side of pet ownership, this episode is a must-listen. EPISODE NOTES: The Real Cost of Pet Love: Budgeting for Your Best Friend Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-bets-for-pets-the-latest-pet-product-trends-pets-animals-pet-life-radio-original--6667904/support .

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Fern

Guest: Jonathan Wainberg

Topics covered

• pet care
• budgeting
• financial planning
• veterinary expenses
• pet ownership

Keywords

• pet love
• budgeting for pets
• CareCredit
• pet insurance
• financial surprises

Mentioned in this episode

Products: CareCredit, pet insurance

Books & works: Best Bets for Pets, The Real Cost of Pet Love: Budgeting for Your Best Friend

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