Concerns over pet food and vet costs affordability are as old as pet keeping itself
- Written by Julie-Marie Strange, Professor of Modern British History, Durham University

Ever since domestic companion animals first became popular in the west, people’s ability to provide for their healthcare needs has been closely linked to their own economic situation. In October 2022, the British animal charity, the RSPCA, reported a massive 31% drop from 2019 in so-called “rescue” animals...