Polarization Reaches Pet Vaccines

A new YouGov poll finds broad belief that dog and cat vaccines are safe (74%), but with clear partisan gaps: MAGA Republicans are notably more vaccine‑skeptical than non‑MAGA Republicans and more likely to oppose required pet shots. Views on mandates mirror child‑vaccine attitudes, and many owners who skip pet vaccines cite cost—especially cat owners (29%). — It shows political identity now influences even mundane animal‑health norms, informing debates over vaccine mandates (e.g., rabies), public messaging, and affordability barriers.