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

Pet health care prices are so high that most owners are skipping treatments

Whether their bestie is Fido or Fifi, owners are getting more finicky about the costs of their pets’ healthcare. More than half of owners – including those in high earning households – have skipped ... 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

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

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

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

LA couple’s dog ingested meth in the alley behind their house, leaving them out $2K for the emergency vet visit. How some pet owners keep costs down

If your dog is young and healthy but accident-prone, then an accident-only plan may make sense. Indoor cats, on the other hand, may be less prone to accidents but could still face chronic health ... 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