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How much does pet insurance cost?

The honest answer: it depends. Your pet's age, species, breed, and where you live all affect your rate. But Paws plans start at just R$15/month — and we'll show you exactly why.

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R$19

Basic plan starting price

R$35

Avg. dog insurance/month

R$24

Avg. cat insurance/month

98%

Claim approval rate

Pricing Factors

What affects your premium?

Five key factors go into calculating your monthly rate. Understanding them helps you find the right balance of coverage and cost.

Species

Species

Dogs cost more to insure than cats on average. Dogs have a higher incidence of costly conditions like cancer and orthopedic injuries.

Dogs avg. R$35/mo Cats avg. R$24/mo
Age

Age

Younger pets are less expensive to insure. Rates gradually increase with age, reflecting higher health risk. Enrolling early locks in a lower base rate.

Puppy / kittenLower rate
Senior pet (8+)Higher rate
Breed

Breed

Some breeds are predisposed to expensive conditions. Large and giant breeds, and brachycephalic dogs (Bulldogs, Pugs) often cost more.

Mixed breedGenerally lower
Purebred largeGenerally higher
Location

Location

Vet costs vary significantly by state and city. Urban areas with higher living costs have higher vet fees, which is reflected in your premium.

Rural / lower-cost statesLower rate
NYC / LA / SFHigher rate
Plan Options

Plan Options

Higher annual limits, lower deductibles, and higher reimbursement rates increase your premium. You control all three when you get a quote.

High deductible, 70% reimb.Lower rate
Low deductible, 90% reimb.Higher rate
Pro tip

Pro tip

The single best way to reduce your premium is to enroll your pet early. A puppy enrolled at 8 weeks will have a lower lifetime rate than the same dog enrolled at 5 years.

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Sample Rates

Monthly premium examples

Sample rates for a healthy pet in a medium-cost market on the Essential plan. Actual rates vary based on your location and pet's profile.

Dog Dog monthly premiums — Essential plan

Breed Puppy (< 1yr) Adult (1–5 yrs) Senior (6–9 yrs) Senior+ (10+ yrs)
Mixed Breed (small)R$22R$28R$38R$52
Labrador RetrieverR$29R$37R$51R$69
Golden RetrieverR$31R$39R$54R$73
French BulldogR$48R$61R$82R$109
German ShepherdR$33R$42R$58R$78

Cat Cat monthly premiums — Essential plan

Breed Kitten (< 1yr) Adult (1–5 yrs) Senior (6–9 yrs) Senior+ (10+ yrs)
Domestic ShorthairR$16R$21R$29R$41
Maine CoonR$22R$28R$39R$54
BengalR$19R$24R$34R$47
PersianR$24R$31R$43R$59

Rates are illustrative. Your actual quote may differ based on your zip code, pet's health history, and selected deductible.

Is It Worth It?

Pet insurance vs. paying out of pocket

Here's what a single unexpected vet visit can cost — compared to what you'd pay with Paws.

Without insurance

Broken leg surgery R$3,500–R$5,000
Cancer treatment (chemo) R$5,000–R$12,000
ACL tear surgery R$2,800–R$4,500
Swallowed object removal R$1,500–R$3,500
Diabetes management (annual) R$2,000–R$4,000

With Paws Essential plan

Broken leg surgery R$350–R$500 (after deductible)
Cancer treatment (chemo) R$500–R$1,200
ACL tear surgery R$280–R$450
Swallowed object removal R$150–R$350
Diabetes management (annual) R$200–R$400

A single emergency can cost more than 7 years of premiums.

The math is simple. Pet insurance pays for itself the first time you need it.

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