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'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

9 Best Pet Insurance Companies of November 2025

Pet insurance reimburses you for diagnostic tests, hospitalization, surgery and more if your pet gets sick or injured. Though pet insurance seems similar to health insurance, it works more like your ... Read More

Pet Insurance Regulations by State: Only 14 States Offer Additional Protection for Pet Parents | Insurify

Pets are family to many Americans. Yet few states have specific regulations for pet insurance. Instead, most regulate pet health insurance like property insurance, not health coverage — if they ... Read More

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Pet Protection -- and Keep Pets Safe Amid the Festivities

As families gather to celebrate the holidays, Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) encourages pet parents -- and those who love them -- to make this season about more than gifts. Pet ownership is on the ... 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

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