Pet Health News 5 States Where Pet Care Costs Are Decreasing

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

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

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

Why health care for pets has been surging

OK, if you have a furry companion running around the house or even a scaly or feathered one, you've probably felt the pain of increased pet care costs. And that is what we are looking at today on the ... 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?

Many Americans know that caring for a pet isn't cheap, but just how expensive it is can still be surprising to some. A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners ... Read More

Pumpkin Launches "Pet Health Predictor" to Help Pet Parents Get Ahead of Potential Medical Issues and Plan for Veterinary Bills

With the launch of the Pet Health Predictor, pet parents will be better equipped to financially plan -- and proactively care -- for the dogs and cats they love, furthering Pumpkin's mission to help ... Read More