Pet Insurance 101: How Much Does It Cost and Is It Worth the Price?

The average monthly cost of accident and illness pet insurance for dogs is $56, and for cats, it is $32. Pet insurance premiums vary by company; comparing quotes from at least three companies can help ... Read More

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

The average cost for our best pet insurance companies is $47.87 per month, but rates vary based on multiple factors. Pet insurance can be worth it if your furry family members have ongoing covered ... Read More

FAQ about pet health insurance

The first insured pet in the United States was Lassie, the famous television collie, who was insured in 1982, according to Insurance Information Institute. In 2025, there are 5.36 million insured pets ... Read More

How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost?

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. The average monthly rate for pet insurance is $47.87 for dogs and ... Read More

What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover

A single emergency visit for your sick or injured pet can set you back thousands of dollars or force you to make a heart-wrenching decision you don’t want to make. For around $20 to $40 per month, pet ... 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

Shopportunist: Is pet insurance worth it? What to know before you enroll

As National Pet Parents Day approaches, a growing number of owners are protecting their pets — and their wallets— with insurance. Here's what to consider before signing up. The average annual cost of ... Read More

Does pet insurance cover chemotherapy?

Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments for pets, but it’s also one of the most expensive. The good news is pet insurance ... Read More

Does pet insurance cover MRI scans?

Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for pets can cost thousands of dollars, and covering that expense out of pocket can be overwhelming ... Read More

Is pet insurance worth it?

Pet insurance. Do you need it? Should you have it? For some, the answer is simple — yes. But as some pet owners, including a number who work at LAist, report skyrocketing premiums, more and more pet ... Read More