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Are you spending a fortune on your pet? How fancy grooming and speciality diets may cost you more than a child's tuition

Premium food, grooming and medical care are making pets a major household expense in urban India. Monthly costs range from ₹4,000 for some small breeds to ₹20,000 for giant breeds.

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Premium food, grooming and medical care are making pets a major household expense in urban India.
Monthly costs range from ₹4,000 for some small breeds to ₹20,000 for giant breeds.
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