how much is pet insurance Average cost  

More than 90 million households in the U.S. have pets, according to the American Pet Products Association, which roughly translates into more than 90 million opinions on how to best care for a pet.

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But one way to guard against giant and unexpected vet bills is with pet insurance.

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Based on the analysis the average pet insurance cost for dogs is $44 per month and the average pet insurance cost for cats is $30 per month.

$5,000 annual coverage, $250 deductible and 80% reimbursement Unlimited annual coverage, $500 deductible and 90% reimbursement Puppy $44/month $57/month Dog $44/month $56/month Cat $30/month $47/month

Accident and illness (small breed dog) $250.92 – $698.76 N/A Accident and illness (medium breed dog) $385.32 – $1,107.48 N/A Accident and illness (large breed dog) $300.36 – $870.36 N/A

How Much Is Pet Insurance for Dogs?

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Pet insurance costs an average of $44 per month for a dog for $5,000 of annual coverage. The average pet insurance cost for a dog is $56 per month for a policy with unlimited annual coverage.

To get an idea of the pet insurance cost for dogs or cats, here's a sample of plan costs from Pets Best. 

Keep in mind that while average annual costs are listed, you can choose to pay monthly or quarterly instead.

Accident and illness coverage pricing will depend on your pet and the reimbursement level and deductible you choose.