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Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt

  • Written by David L. Weimer, Professor of Political Economy Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Many Americans struggle to pay for health care for themselves and other members of their families, even if they have insurance coverage.

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