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Pet insurance cost

Market averages — not a quote. Cross-check ownership budgets on our pet cost calculator (its optional insurance line uses ASPCA table defaults; these NAPHIA figures are the industry context for “typical” premiums).

Source: NAPHIA SOI 2025 highlights PDF · NAPHIA industry data hub

2024 industry average, NAPHIA (U.S.)

Product Dogs (annual) Cats (annual)
Accident & Illness$749.29$386.47
Accident only$193.29$110.03
With embedded wellness$1,321.33$651.30

Figures are 2024 industry averages, NAPHIA (weighted), from the public SOI 2025 highlights. Monthly equivalents are also published by NAPHIA (e.g., A&I dogs ~$62.44/mo).

What moves your premium

NAIC notes monthly cost depends on variables including species, breed, gender, age, location, and coverages/deductible chosen. Insurer footers (e.g., Pets Best) similarly list age, species/breed, and home address as premium drivers. Higher reimbursement %, lower deductibles, and younger pets typically cost more — verify on a carrier quote, not this page.