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TexasBushwhacker

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6. I noticed a big jump too

Reply to Rorey (Original post)

Fri Jan 25, 2019, 12:24 AM

Jan 2019

Cans that used to cost 49 cents are now 57. That's 16% increase! I'm guessing that so much pet food is made in China that tariffs have caused the price hike.

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Inflation - I guess the cats are going to have to go on a diet [View all] Rorey Jan 2019 OP

We old people won't even be able to afford to eat cat food any more. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #1

I've always referred to myself as a "pretty cheap date" Rorey Jan 2019 #2

I'll just add Rorey Jan 2019 #3

I've been vegan about 5 years and vegetarian nearly 10 MLAA Jan 2019 #7

In theory I should be vegan Rorey Jan 2019 #10

Isn't it wonderful to see so many pro athletes going vegan? MLAA Jan 2019 #11

It is. Rorey Jan 2019 #12

chewy.com beats Target for prices. nt ginnyinWI Jan 2019 #4

I do like chewy Rorey Jan 2019 #9

I keep thinking about Chewy but am afraid the deliveries will.. Laffy Kat Jan 2019 #13

Supporting your local merchants is important Rorey Jan 2019 #19

One penny per mile is a lot more money? nt doc03 Jan 2019 #5

It didn't sound like much to me either, but Rorey Jan 2019 #20

I noticed a big jump too TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #6

I guess that might also be a factor Rorey Jan 2019 #8

Yep. Vet care is expensive, too. Laffy Kat Jan 2019 #15

That's going to be a big problem for us Rorey Jan 2019 #18

It absolutely starts to add up. Laffy Kat Jan 2019 #21

Have the cats do some yard sales, babysitting and even some pet sitting. keithbvadu2 Jan 2019 #14

My kitteh refuses to work! Laffy Kat Jan 2019 #16

Great suggestions! Thanks! Rorey Jan 2019 #17