Veterinary costs have risen so sharply that organizations helping low-income households can barely keep up with demand, leading to postponed or skipped care for pets and record payouts from emergency funds, RTL reports.The Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals has disbursed its highest amount per animal ever through its Maatschappelijke Dierenhulp emergency fund, spokesman Niels Kalkman said. Many more pet owners are not seeking help at all.