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

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

Pet insurance? What to know about keeping your dog or cat covered.

Pet insurance is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when comes to safeguarding your new pet’s health. 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

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Cost-Benefit Analysis by Breed and Age

We take a look at the pros and cons of buying pet insurance for your furry friends. Whether it's worth it or not is dependent on many things. 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

'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

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

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

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