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8 Best Pet Insurance Companies of December 2025

To identify the best providers on the market, our editors and writers dedicated 1,000+ hours to researching, comparing and analyzing 50+ data points from the top pet insurance companies on the market. Read More

Rising pet health costs drive growth and innovation in insurance market

Insurance premiums are increasingly influenced by state-level veterinary costs and breed-specific risk factors. States like Idaho saw average claim costs rise by 20%, while Texas experienced a 24% ... Read More

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Cost-Benefit Analysis by Breed and Age

We take a look at the pros and cons of buying pet insurance for your furry friends. Whether it's worth it or not is dependent on many things. Read More

Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It for Healthy Pets?

One moment your dog is having the time of their life at the beach. The next, you’re at the vet discussing a cruciate ligament injury, emergency surgery and a bill that could cost thousands. Or your ... Read More

Is pet insurance worth it?

If you’ve ever taken a sick pet to the vet’s office, you know the pain of seeing your four-footed family member hurting. Then, of course, comes the secondary anguish of figuring how to pay for their ... Read More

Why pet insurance premiums rise as your pet gets older

If you’ve ever opened your renewal notice and wondered why your pet insurance price jumped especially when your pet hasn’t had any major claims, you’re not alone. Many pet owners expect premiums to ... Read More

How much does it cost to own a pet in Chicago?

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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

Vet Visit Cost: What You’ll Pay and Ways to Minimize Costs

How to prepare for the cost of annual vet visits and emergency expenses, and strategies for saving money on these bills Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford ... Read More

New Synchrony Study Finds Nearly 8 out of 10 Pet Owners Underestimate the Cost of Care, Reaching Up to $61,000 During a Pet's Lifetime

Lifetime of Care Costs Continue to Rise From 2022 Findings — Up More Than 10% For Dogs and Nearly 20% For Cats 2025 Study Adds Data on Small Companion Animals, Also Called "Pocket Pets" Experience the ... Read More

That's a lot of scratch: More pet owners spring for insurance as vet costs climb

Wilson was always “an expensive cat,” Jenn Thoman said. “He was just one big pre-existing condition.” Thoman, of the Philadelphia area, wound up going into debt for Wilson. Two of his health scares ... Read More

Why pet insurance may take a much bigger bite out of your budget

The 12-year-old white Maltipoo is quite chill as he walks next to his owner at a small dog park in San Diego. You can make out a smile on his face. His name is Charles, after an actor you might ... Read More