Pet Health News Vet Care Can Be Expensive Should You Get Pet Insurance

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

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

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

The Surprising Price of Pet Ownership in Retirement: What Americans Arent Budgeting For

Many retirees dream of spending their golden years with a furry companion, but few realize how much those cuddly moments can actually cost. The real numbers might shock you—and they matter more than ... Read More

2025 Pet Care Trends: Insights for Veterinary Practices

According to the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, today’s pet owners expect relationship-based experiences and value. 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

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

Top-notch pet care needn’t be expensive

Pet ownership brings joy, companionship and unconditional love, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. Balancing high-quality care with affordability can be challenging. With the average ... 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 Much Does It Cost To Spay or Neuter a Pet?

Spaying a dog can cost anywhere between $250 and $600, while the cost for spaying a cat ranges from $50 to $500. Neutering a dog can cost anywhere between $300 and $500, while the cost for neutering a ... Read More