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Seasonal Allergy Surges, Holiday-Linked Pet Health Spikes, and Rising Care Costs Shape Q3 Pet Health Trends

From late-summer parasites to holiday-related anxiety and injuries, Q3 2025 pet claims data from Embrace Pet Insurance reveal clear seasonal shifts in pet health and underscore how unpredictable and ... Read More

Veterinary bills are rising, but so are the chances your pet will survive

A single social media post asking whether viewers had noticed their veterinary bills increasing quickly became one of News 5’s most-engaged call-out posts ever. 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

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

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

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets 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

Why many Americans fear they can’t afford pets anymore

Recent reports indicate the lifetime cost of owning a cat or dog can exceed $30,000, leading to financial strain for many owners. Many owners are skipping necessary veterinary care due to cost, with ... Read More

Here’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets

Veterinarians are encountering more vaccine-hesitant pet parents who are influenced by misinformation spreading online. Read More

How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your Pet

Two-thirds of dog owners and 80% of cat owners said they took their pets on a flight at least once in the previous year, according to a recent survey from the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Read More

Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

An orange cat taking a pill from its owner's hand. 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 ... Read More