Exploring the ethical dilemmas and financial burdens faced by pet owners who go into debt or make extreme sacrifices to afford expensive medical treatments for their beloved animals, shedding light on the lengths people will go to ensure the health and well-being of their pets.
Over the past decade, the cost of veterinary care in the U.S. has skyrocketed, as health care for pets has come to look more like health care for people.
Katie Thomas, an investigative health care reporter for The Times, discusses how pet care became a multi-billion-dollar industry, and the fraught emotional and financial landscape that has created for pet owners.
Guest: Katie Thomas, an investigative health care reporter for The New York Times.
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