Welcome back to our weekly pet segment. Today, we’re tackling a topic that every prospective and current pet owner needs to hear, but many often avoid: the true cost of owning a pet. We’re joined by our resident vet, Andrew Cornwell, owner of the Cardiff and Cameron Park Veterinary Hospitals, to help us break down the "pet budget." Whether you’re looking at a $50 shelter cat or a $5,000 designer dog, the purchase price is just the tip of the iceberg.

Owning a pet is a 10-to-15-year financial commitment. While cats are generally more budget-friendly, both species come with significant "hidden" costs—from breed-specific grooming to the "wildcard" of emergency surgery. With lifetime costs for some dogs reaching up to $55,000, we're looking at how to budget responsibly so our best friends get the care they deserve.

Welcome back to our weekly pet segment. Today, we&rsquo;re tackling a topic that every prospective and current pet owner needs to hear, but many often avoid: the true cost of owning a pet. We&rsquo;re joined by our resident vet,&nbsp;Andrew Cornwell, owner of the Cardiff and Cameron Park Veterinary Hospitals, to help us break down the "pet budget." Whether you&rsquo;re looking at a $50 shelter cat or a $5,000 designer dog, the purchase price is just the tip of the iceberg.
Owning a pet is a 10-to-15-year financial commitment. While cats are generally more budget-friendly, both species come with significant "hidden" costs&mdash;from breed-specific grooming to the "wildcard" of emergency surgery. With lifetime costs for some dogs reaching up to $55,000, we're looking at how to budget responsibly so our best friends get the care they deserve.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.