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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

Animal Shelters Are Closing Their Doors To Surrenders As Pet Care Costs Rise: How Owners Can Afford Emergencies

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ... Read More

One in seven pet owners can't afford basic care — inside the growing 'pet poverty' crisis

Pets are family, but many Americans are struggling to take care of their fur babies. A MetLife Pet Insurance report shows that one in seven pet owners can't afford basic pet care while also covering ... Read More

Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

Pets bring joy and companionship to two-thirds of U.S. households. But that benefit may not extend to their owners’ wallets. Just like humans, these canine and feline friends need medical care. In a ... Read More

Vet Tech Shares the #1 Mistake Pet Owners Make — and How to Avoid It with OTTO Pet

A licensed vet tech speaks with OTTO Pet to educate pet owners on common misconceptions about pet insurance and the importance of preventive ... Read More

The Virtual Vet Visit: What Pet Owners Really Get from Telemedicine

Veterinary Telemedicine promises convenience, but pet owners need to know its real-world limits, especially around prescriptions and the VCPR. Read More

What Pet Insurance Actually Pays For and What It Won’t

If you’ve ever been hit with an unexpected vet bill, you know how fast the numbers add up. A simple visit for an upset stomach can turn into bloodwork, X-rays, and an overnight stay before you even ... Read More

Dr. Cynthia Maro: Holistic pet care: An overview of a whole-body approach to pet wellness

Aug. 30th is Holistic Pet Day. Pet parents often wonder about how they can be more proactive in their approach to their pets’ wellness and improved longevity. In recent years, holistic pet care has ... Read More

How to protect pets for winter weather

As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures. Read More