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Is pet insurance worth it?

Pet insurance—once the province of dusty brochures at the vet’s office—has gone mainstream. But do you really need it? Read More

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

Understanding how pet insurance works will help you avoid surprises Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped ... Read More

The Best Pet Insurance in Georgia 2025

Pets Best is our highest-rated pet insurer in Georgia because of its below-average rates and coverage features, like a direct-to-vet payment option. Pet insurance in Georgia costs an average of $37 a ... Read More

Does Pet Insurance Cover Prescription Food?

Find out which pet insurance providers cover prescription food in case your vet prescribes it for one of your pet’s health conditions. Read More

Pumpkin Launches "Pet Health Predictor" to Help Pet Parents Get Ahead of Potential Medical Issues and Plan for Veterinary Bills

With the launch of the Pet Health Predictor, pet parents will be better equipped to financially plan -- and proactively care -- for the dogs and cats they love, furthering Pumpkin's mission to help ... 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