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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

Why Pet Insurance and Veterinary Care Costs So Much These Days

There is a fundamental disconnect between the medicine we are now capable of practicing and the client’s perception of what that medicine should cost. Pet owners see figures quoted online—an “average ... Read More

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of November 2025 | Insurify

The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs held steady through October. As of Nov. 1, the average monthly cost of pet insurance was $42 for dogs and $23 for cats, according to Insurify data. 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

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

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

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

Does Walmart sell pet insurance? How to get pet insurance from Target, Costco

More than 60% of families have at least one pet and more than 97% consider pets a family member according to Forbes, so caring for pets can become an expensive endeavor. And with the American ... 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