Results: As pet insurance becomes more popular, owners complain about rising prices and denied claims

Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest. If you have a pet, do you have pet insurance?

As pet insurance has increased in popularity, consumer criticisms have risen as well. They fall into three main categories, veterinarians say — long waits for claims reimbursement, denial of claims for pre-existing conditions and premium increases. Government data shows the costs of veterinary services rose 10.6% in July, year over year. If you have a pet, have you noticed any of these increases or insurance issues?