Pet anxiety claims are on the rise. Over the last six years, the number of anxiety-related claims among Trupanion dogs and cats has increased by 93%. And in some states, it’s even higher.
Our team of data analysts found that anxiety-related health claims have increased by as much as 150% in some states since 2019.
The Rise in Pet Anxiety Claims
In the last year alone, Trupanion received more than 25,000 anxiety-related claims.
Louisiana, Washington and North Carolina have had the biggest increase in pet anxiety claims. Anxiety-related claims increased by 150% in Louisiana, 149% in Washington and 129% in North Carolina.
In all, six states and Washington D.C., experienced a 100% or more increase in anxiety-related claims.
Cat and Dog Breeds with the Most Anxiety Issues
The sharp rise in anxiety-related claims is especially prominent in certain breeds of cats and dogs. Among Trupanion insured pets, Australian Cattle Dogs and Siamese cats have had the highest number of anxiety-related claims.
Cats Breeds with the Most Anxiety Claims
How to Tell if your Pet has Anxiety
Anxiety can be a chronic health issue, so spotting it early is key.
Potential Signs of Anxiety in Dogs
How to Deal with Pet Anxiety
The best way to help your pet deal with anxiety is to talk to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can best help you identify and manage the signs and symptoms of anxiety.
Some common ways of treating anxiety in pets include:
Why Pet Anxiety Claims are on the Rise
It’s important not to assume that pets are simply becoming more anxious. The sharp rise in anxiety-related claims could be due to a multitude of factors, including increased awareness, pet owners spending more time with their pets and better options for care.
The data presented in this report is part of Trupanion’s truInsights initiative. truInsights is a data focused initiative introduced by Trupanion and designed to deliver valuable health-related data and insights to pet parents, veterinarians and pet lovers alike. With over 20 years of pet health data, Trupanion has explored its veterinary invoice data from more than two million pets and provides details on data trends, as well as prevention tips for keeping our pets safe.
Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico and Australia with over 1,000,000 pets currently enrolled. For over two decades, Trupanion has given pet parents peace of mind so they can focus on their pet's recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed to providing pet parents with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets. With its patented process, Trupanion is the only North American provider with the technology to pay veterinarians directly in seconds at the time of checkout. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "TRUP". The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by Accelerant Insurance Company of Canada. Trupanion Australia is a partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance Company. Policies are sold and administered in Canada by Canada Pet Health Insurance Services, Inc. dba Trupanion 309-1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A2 and in the United States by Trupanion Managers USA, Inc. (CA license No. 0G22803, NPN 9588590). Canada Pet Health Insurance Services, Inc. is a registered damage insurance agency and claims adjuster in Quebec #603927. Trupanion Australia is a partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance Company. For more information, please visit trupanion.com.
For this study Trupanion looked at anxiety-related claims made by Trupanion members from 2019 to 2024. Percentages were adjusted to account for an increase in the number of Trupanion insured pets.