Worried about the rising cost of caring for your pet? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Wainberg, Senior VP of Synchrony Financial Services’ Pet Business, to talk about how pet parents can prepare for unexpected costs and avoid financial panic when their pets need care most. From budgeting strategies to understanding pet insurance and CareCredit, Jonathan shares practical, no-fluff advice to help you make smarter decisions for your pets and your wallet.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What most pet parents don’t expect when it comes to healthcare costs
• How to budget for vet bills including routine and emergency care
• Which tools, like insurance, credit lines, and nonprofit support, can ease financial pressure

You’ll also learn how breed-specific needs, vet relationships, and advance planning can help you stay ahead of costs and give your pet the care they deserve without unnecessary stress.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Read Synchrony’s Pet Lifetime of Care Study

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our original name before we fully embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content—just a name that fits better.

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week we bring you pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle challenges from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet advice and specific tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

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