Research from dog accessory brand TopDog predicts that owners are set to spend an average of 50% more a month on dog food and treats by 2035, if prices continue to rise at the rate they have for the last 10 years. 

Products such as dog poop bags and grooming gloves have also fallen foul to an increase in price, with some suffering badly from so-called ‘shrinkflation’ – where the product size has gone down as prices have risen. 

The historic prices of popular products from the website Zooplus were checked by TopDog on Wayback Machine, and then compared to the present day. 

Unsurprisingly, dog food has seen a big price increase over the years.

Danielle Taylor, owner of Good Dog Pet Care Services, warns of what rising dog product prices might mean: “The worry that myself and other professionals have is that this causes a dip in the overall health and well-being of our beloved pets. 

“Owners may opt for a cheaper food alternative, which may have long-term health implications, such as poor dental health. I have also seen cases of owners delaying seeking veterinary care due to fear of costs, and hoping they can resolve the issue at home. Both of these factors have an incremental impact on animal health long term, and I feel for owners as they’re only doing the best they can for their pets.”

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