Calculate the expected cost of your pet’s future veterinary care

And learn how to proactively plan for it

You want your pet to enjoy a long, healthy, happy life with you, and that comes with a cost. The first step in the journey is knowing what costs other pet owners like you have experienced.

Calculate the expected cost of your pet’s future veterinary care

And learn how to proactively plan for it

You want your pet to enjoy a long, healthy, happy life with you, and that comes with a cost. The first step in the journey is knowing what costs other pet owners like you have experienced.

The following is actual claims data for accident, illness and preventive care invoices submitted over a 5-year time period.*

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The average annual cost of veterinary care for a {{5-year-old}} {{Large Mix dog (51-100 lbs)}}.

${{1,775}}

The average cost for a {{5-year-old}} {{Large Mix dog (51-100 lbs)}} with at least one vet visit for an accident or illness.

Over 50% of owners with a {{Large Mix dog (51-100 lbs)}} in the same life stage (age) as your pet spent between ${{830}} and ${{5,248}} within one year on veterinary bills.

Below are a few conditions commonly found in a {{Large Mix Dog (51-100 lbs)}} at any age and the actual costs that pet owners spend treating these conditions over the course of one year.** Some conditions may require ongoing treatment over the course of the pet’s lifetime. Are you prepared for the lifetime costs of veterinary care for your pet?

Mast cell tumor

Malignant skin tumor

$7,868

Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Knee ligament injury

$5,831

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

$7,330

Collapsing Trachea

Collapsing windpipe

$7,880

Medial Patellar Luxation

Loose kneecap

$6,377

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas

$9,440

Cushing’s disease

Excessive cortisol

$7,579

Intervertebral disc disease

Herniated disc

$9,886

Periodontal Disease

Dental disease

$4,302

Heart Murmur

Heart Murmur

$6,021

Gastroenteritis

Vomiting and diarrhea

$4,412

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Epilepsy

$7,124

Otitis-unspecified

Ear infection

$5,139

Corneal Ulcer

Ulcer on the eye surface

$3,357

Gall Bladder Mucocele

Obstructed Gall Bladder

$8,044

Seizures

Seizures

$5,437

Abdominal tumor

Cancer in the abdomen

$4,567

Kidney Disease

Kidney failure

$8,074

Lymphoma

Blood cancer

$8,408

Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

$3,317

Chronic Vomiting

Chronic Vomiting

$5,293

Splenic Mass/Cancer

Cancer of the spleen

$7,934

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Digestive enzyme deficiency

$3,605

Hip Dysplasia

Abnormal hip development

$10,234

Elbow Dysplasia

Abnormal elbow development

$8,313

Diabetes

Diabetes

$6,895

Laryngeal Paralysis

Paralyzed larynx

$4,134

Chronic renal failure

Kidney failure

$4,925

Urethral Obstruction

Urinary tract blockage

$9,154

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas

$8,314

Hyperthyroidism

Overactive thyroid

$3,759

Periodontal Disease

Dental disease

$2,793

Lymphoma

Blood cancer

$7,216

Diabetes

Diabetes

$6,551

Constipation

Constipation

$3,527

Heart Murmur

Heart Murmur

$4,014

Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions

Tooth resorption

$3,191

Asthma

Asthma

$5,662

Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease

$7,987

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

$10,058

Hairball

Hairball

$4,036

Bladder Stone

Bladder Stone

$2,818

Do the real-world costs of your pet’s veterinary care surprise or worry you?

If so, there are ways to help you prepare for both the expected and unexpected costs of providing the best veterinary care for your pets.

Pet Insurance
It’s not easy for a pet owner to decline the treatment their pet needs because of cost. Pet insurance reimburses veterinary costs up to 90% for things like accidents and illnesses and makes it easier to say yes to recommended treatments.

Wellness plans
Wellness exams, vaccines, and other preventive care can help keep your pet from getting sick. Wellness plans are designed to spread out the costs of the routine care that your pet will need over the year, rather than paying a lump sum at your annual or bi-annual wellness visit.

Third-party payment plans
Third-party payment companies offer payment plans for a pet owner’s veterinary bills. Unlike pet insurance plans, the pet owner must repay the third party in full, plus any interest accrued.

The cost of veterinary care for your best friend will likely increase as they age. Consider enrolling your pet in pet insurance as soon as possible.

Learn more about how pet insurance can help you worry less about cost and focus on the great care that your pet deserves.

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