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

Why health care for pets has been surging

The cost of health care for pets has been surging. It has almost doubled over the past five years. What is behind these rising costs? Read More

Why many Americans fear they can’t afford pets anymore

Nearly one-quarter of pet owners fear being priced out of pet ownership, according to a 2024 survey by LendingTree, the personal finance site. Two-fifths of owners say their present pet will be their ... Read More

Pet owners being hit by excessive bills from vet chains says CMA

Pet owners being hit by excessive bills from vet chains says CMA - Almost two-thirds of households in the UK own a pet, with the number of pet owners increasing significantly during the pandemic. Read More

Calls for price cap on vet prescriptions as warning issued to pet owners

Vets could be made to tell pet owners if it is cheaper to buy medicines online and, where it is needed frequently, automatically provide a written prescription that would enable people to buy medicine ... Read More

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Pet insurance can lower the cost of your pet’s health care bills for accidents and injuries, but is it worth paying a monthly premium? Read our guide to find out. Read More

Vet sector shake-up set to bring down pet medicine costs as prices soar

UK veterinary practices will be forced to be more transparent on pricing from next year as part of a suite of proposals designed to clamp-down on the surging cost of vet care. Read More

Pet owners, how are you affording vet bills and other needs as prices rise?

The cost of everything is going up these days — including pet ownership. Pet owners, is ongoing inflation and tariffs forcing you to wonder if you can afford your pet? Read More

Does Pet Insurance Cover Virtual Vet Visits?

Do you live far from your vet or simply prefer the convenience of virtual vet visits? Learn what pet insurance companies cover the costs of virtual vet visits. Read More

Pet Insurance That Pays Your Vet Directly: How It Works and Who Offers It

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Direct vet pay systems can take the stress out of large medical ... Read More

Improve Your Pet’s Care: Essential Questions for Every Veterinary Visit

Discover essential questions to ask your vet that can enhance your pet's health and wellbeing. Get informed and advocate for your furry friend today! Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Health Insurance

Through the years veterinary medicine has become more technologically advanced and that has led to longer life expectancies for beloved pets. But as care offerings expand, the cost of such care ... Read More