While pet owners face many expenses, vet bills are often one of the biggest. Routine care averages $225 for dogs and $160 for cats according to the ASPCA, not including preventative medication. Expenses are much higher if there are problems, and more than 40% of pet owners report that costs prevented them from getting care.

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Vault’s Viewpoint Pros and Cons of Pet Insurance What You Can Expect To Pay for Pet Insurance The least expensive pet insurance is accident-only, which helps pay if your pet breaks a bone or swallows a foreign object but won’t cover vet expenses if it gets sick.