The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs held steady through August. As of Sept. 1, the average monthly cost of pet insurance was $42 for dogs and $23 for cats, according to Insurify data. This represents a $1 decrease in average monthly insurance rates for dogs, while rates for cats remained stable.
Average cost of pet insurance by state as of September 2025
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