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'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Pet insurance can lower the cost of your pet’s health care bills for accidents and injuries, but is it worth paying a monthly premium? Read our guide to find out. Read More

Travelers Pet Insurance Review for 2025

Travelers offers pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance offers customizable accident-and-illness and accident-only coverage for dogs and cats with your choice of ... Read More

Does Pet Insurance Cover Euthanasia or End-of-Life Care?

Find out which pet health insurance plans will cover end-of-life expenses to memorialize your beloved furry friend. Read More

How Does Pet Insurance Work? A Financial Safety Net for Your Pet’s Medical Costs

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Pet insurance can cover a wide range of problems, including ... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Health Insurance

Through the years veterinary medicine has become more technologically advanced and that has led to longer life expectancies for beloved pets. But as care offerings expand, the cost of such care ... Read More

Nibbles Credit Card Review 2025: Takes A Bite Out Of Pet Costs

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ... Read More

Verisk Just Made It Easier for U.S. Insurers to Enter the Growing Pet Insurance Market

The U.S. pet insurance market reached nearly $4.75 billion in gross written premiums in 2024, reflecting a 21.4 percent year-over-year increase, according to the 2025 NAPHIA State of the Industry ... Read More

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 pet owners as lifetime cost of cats and dogs exceeds $30K — are pets now only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

For many people, pets are more than companions or protectors. They’re beloved family members. Americans spend an estimated $147 billion a year annually on their furry friends — costs that have more ... Read More