Best Pet Insurance for Senior Cats
Cat insurance costs about $23 a month for a kitten and $95 for a cat over 16. See the age curve, senior health costs and what a new policy covers.
Life Stage & Situation
Not every pet owner is starting from the same place. This section covers insurance for the specific stage or situation your pet is in: puppies and kittens, senior pets, rescues with an unknown medical history, working and service animals, and pets outside the usual cat-and-dog mold.
Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (Multi-Pet Discounts)
A multi-pet discount saves about $40 to $75 a year for two pets. See the numbers and when splitting insurers is the better choice.
Why Does Pet Insurance Get More Expensive as Your Pet Ages?
A senior dog costs three to four times a puppy to insure. See the numbers by breed, why premiums rise and why cancelling is usually the wrong move.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Single Indoor Cat?
For one indoor cat, pet insurance breaks even at about $983 in vet bills a year. See three realistic years and when saving the money is better.
Best Pet Insurance for Indoor-Only Cats: Do You Need It?
Indoor cats still get urinary, dental and kidney problems. See what cat insurance costs by age and which type of plan fits an indoor cat.
Best Pet Insurance for Mixed-Breed Dogs
Mixed-breed dog insurance depends on size more than label. See the real senior premiums, the risks of a mix and what to do for a rescue dog.
When Should You Get Pet Insurance? (The Earlier, the Better?)
Why enrolling young matters: a side-by-side example of a pet insured at 8 weeks versus after a diagnosis, plus what to do with a senior pet.