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How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost?

The average monthly rate for pet insurance is $47.87 for dogs and $22.02 for cats. Annually, that’s $574.44 and $264.24, respectively. Pet insurance rates are influenced by your furry companion’s age, ... 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

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

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

Pet Care Spending Soars Past $150 Billion: CitizenShipper’s 2025 Pet Ownership Cost Report Reveals Hidden Expenses

Rising pet care costs. Hidden pet transport expenses revealed. CitizenShipper’s data-driven report empowers pet owners—and the industry—with critical insights. With total U.S. pet industry ... Read More

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

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