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The price of pet necessities is going up, and tariffs could make it worse

It’s getting increasingly expensive to own a pet in this country, and tariffs could make it worse.
Jolanta Smulski, a consultant for the pet industry, joins host Tiziana Dearing to discuss the rising cost of pet products such as food, toys and accessories.
This segment aired on October 22, 2025.