Paw-sing for care: The rising cost of veterinary medicine (includes documentary)

Pets are family, and they deserve the best care.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, veterinary costs have increased by nearly 11% from July 2022 to July 2023. This mini-documentary gives a glimpse at three pet owners who have struggled with this issue while trying to provide the best care possible to their four-legged friend.

Veterinarian experts explain that one of the causes of the increasing costs in the field is the shortage of veterinarians.

“In the next ten years, there will be a 40,000-veterinarian shortage due to retirement and big businesses hiring all the graduates into vet corporations,” said Dr. Irving Lerner, president of the Miami Veterinarian Foundation.

Paw-sing for care provides possible solutions to help pet owners and their furry friends.

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Amelia Orjuela Da Silva

Amelia Orjuela Da Silva is a senior majoring in digital journalism with a minor in social media and E-marketing analytics. After graduation, she wishes to pursue a career in the entertainment field as a writer/reporter to shine a light on stories that need to be discovered.

Jordan Kobb

Jordan Kobb is a junior majoring in digital and interactive media with a minor in graphic design. After school she hopes to work with upcoming music artists to promote their work.

Fatima Belagam

Fatima Belagam is a junior majoring in digital journalism. She is interested in music and film journalism and plans to work as a freelance journalist after graduation.

Sidney Peralta

Sidney Peralta is a digital journalism major. She is interested in social and political news. She would like to pursue a career in the world of political media after she graduates.