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title: Pets
description: Whether you're a seasoned pet parent or welcoming a new fur baby into your family, we've got the info, advice and product recommendations you need.
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# Pets

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## BY THE NUMBERS

- [Most Pet Owners Spend Over $4,000 a Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes](https://money.com/cost-of-owning-a-pet-4000-a-year-breakdown/) — Budgeting · 6 min read
- [The Rising Cost of Pet Care: What Owners Pay for Arthritis, Dental Disease and Other Chronic Conditions](https://money.com/cost-of-pet-care-chronic-conditions/) — Pet Care · 6 min read
- [Is Pet Insurance Worth It in 2026? What the Data Shows](https://money.com/is-pet-insurance-worth-it/) — Pet Insurance · 4 min read
- [The Lifetime Cost of a Pet — and How to Pay for It](https://money.com/lifetime-cost-of-owning-a-dog-or-cat/) — Pet Insurance · 6 min read
- [More Pet Owners Are Going Into Debt to Pay Vet Bills. Here's Why That's Risky](https://money.com/pet-owners-debt-vet-bills-rising-costs/) — Pet Care · 5 min read
- [Why More Pet Owners Are Feeling Financially Stretched](https://money.com/rising-pet-costs-financial-stress/) — Pet Insurance · 5 min read
- [Are Pet Wellness Plans Worth the Money? Here's What the Data Shows](https://money.com/are-pet-wellness-plans-worth-the-money/) — Pet Insurance · 8 min read
- [How Breed and Age Impact the Cost of Pet Insurance](https://money.com/how-breed-and-age-impact-pet-insurance/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [How Much is an Emergency Vet Visit?](https://money.com/how-much-is-an-emergency-vet-visit/) — Pet Insurance · 12 min read

## FIRST-TIME PET OWNER

- [How to Adopt a Dog](https://money.com/how-to-adopt-a-dog/) — Pet Adoption · 15 min read
- [The Lifetime Cost of a Pet — and How to Pay for It](https://money.com/lifetime-cost-of-owning-a-dog-or-cat/) — Pet Insurance · 6 min read
- [How to Choose the Right Pet Insurance Plan](https://money.com/how-to-buy-pet-insurance/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [How Breed and Age Impact the Cost of Pet Insurance](https://money.com/how-breed-and-age-impact-pet-insurance/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [How Pets Can Improve Your Retirement](https://money.com/pets-and-retirement-benefits/) — Retirement Planning · 4 min read
- [The Best Place to Adopt a Pet in Every State](https://money.com/best-places-to-adopt-pets/) — Pet Adoption · 18 min read

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## PET INSURANCE 101

- [What Does Pet Insurance Cover?](https://money.com/what-pet-insurance-covers/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [How to Choose the Right Pet Insurance Plan](https://money.com/how-to-buy-pet-insurance/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [Why Choosing a Higher Pet Insurance Deductible Can Pay Off](https://money.com/choosing-a-pet-insurance-deductible/) — Pet Insurance · 10 min read
- [Renters Insurance vs. Pet Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not](https://money.com/does-renters-insurance-cover-pets/) — Pet Insurance · 6 min read
- [How Much of The Average Vet Bill Does Pet Insurance Cover?](https://money.com/how-much-vet-bill-pet-insurance-covers/) — Pet Insurance · 6 min read
- [How Much is an Emergency Vet Visit?](https://money.com/how-much-is-an-emergency-vet-visit/) — Pet Insurance · 12 min read
- [What to Do If Your Pet Insurance Claim Is Denied](https://money.com/pet-insurance-claim-denied-what-to-do/) — Pet Insurance · 8 min read
- [How Pet Insurance Handles Pre-Existing Conditions](https://money.com/pet-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/) — Pet Insurance · 7 min read
- [Vet Bills Are Rising. Will Pet Insurance Save You Money?](https://money.com/can-pet-insurance-save-you-money/) — Pet Insurance · 11 min read
- [How to Get Pet Insurance Through Your Employer](https://money.com/pet-insurance-employer-open-enrollment/) — Pet Insurance · 8 min read
- [Why More Pet Owners Are Feeling Financially Stretched](https://money.com/rising-pet-costs-financial-stress/) — Pet Insurance · 5 min read

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