Uncertainty is forcing young adults in their 20s and 30s to hold off on having kids. But they are still getting pets.

The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs dipped slightly through April 2025. As of May 1, the average monthly cost of pet insurance was $43 per month for dogs and $23 for cats, according to ...

Owning a dog, however, comes with significant costs. The PDSA estimates that the lifetime expense of a dog ranges from £5,200 to £30,000, depending on the breed, while the minimum for cats stands at ...