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5 common pet insurance myths — debunked: The truth about cost, coverage and exclusions

Only 4% of U.S. pet owners currently insure their pets, often due to persistent myths about how these policies work. Separate fact from fiction around pet policies — and how they can save you a bundle ... Read More

Common Pet Care Mistakes That Cost You a Fortune

Pets bring joy and companionship, along with a shocking number of unexpected expenses that somehow never quite add up to what you... The post Common Pet Care Mistakes That Cost You a Fortune appeared ... Read More

Rising Cost of Pet Care Show Why Pet Insurance Matters

Since 2021, pet services costs have increased 24%, which puts more financial strain on employees who are pet owners. Brokers can use pet insurance as a way to offset some of these costs for their ... 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

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

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

Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2025

The average cost among our picks for the best pet insurance companies is $47.87 per month. Pets Best has the lowest average rates for both $5,000 and unlimited annual coverage. Factors that influence ... 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

Does Walmart sell pet insurance? How to get pet insurance from Target, Costco

More than 60% of families have at least one pet and more than 97% consider pets a family member according to Forbes, so caring for pets can become an expensive endeavor. And with the American ... Read More

Retiring with a pet? Don’t overlook these 6 essential costs

Pet costs don't pause when you retire — and some expenses triple as pets age. Learn what to budget for before these costs catch you off guard. Read More

6 things to know about pet insurance in France

Owning a pet can be expensive, and many turn to insurance plans to help bring costs down. Here are six things to consider before signing up for one in France. Read More