Americans will spend $19.7 billion on veterinary care this year & the costs are rising. How much is too much to spend on your dog? Trish King, Director of Training and Behavior at the Marin Humane Society discusses the cost of health care for dogs and where veterinary pet insurance fits into the mix.

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