Pet purchases

last year, East Dallas spent  

$16 million 

on pets

and nearly 

$6 million

on pet food

We shelled out almost

$5 million

for pet medicine and supplies

and over 

$1.5 million 

on pet services

When our furry friends were sick, we spent  

4.5 million 

on the Vet

Source: U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics based on zip codes 75204, 75206, 75214, 75218 and 75223. Numbers are derived from 2010 U.S. Census data with projections to be accurate as of Jan. 1, 2017.