Pet insurance in Oregon

Pets have a great life in the Beaver State but there are many reasons why you should get pet insurance in Oregon.

Oregon is the ninth largest state in the United States, stretching over two time zones. It’s also an amazing place to be a pet parent. On average, it has 5.7 dog parks for every 100,000 residents just in Portland, so there’s no doubt that your pup (or cat) would have a really great time here. 

Another plus is that pet insurance is not overly costly here, although those living in more urban areas such as Salem may be charged slightly more. 

Its terrain varies from rainforests along the coast, to vast deserts in the southeast. Around 60% is covered in forests, with the west of the Cascades being more densely populated. There are many different animals that reside in the state, including mountain beavers (where its nickname ‘beaver state’ comes from), black bears, cougars, bobcats and moose. 

If your dog is over four months old, then they are eligible for rabies vaccines, which is highly beneficial due to all the wild animals. Unlike some other states, it’s against the law to not have your domestic pet protected from the disease. If your pup’s attacked by an animal carrying rabies, it could be really nasty and may cost you up to $2,000 to treat in the more severe cases. 

“If your pup contracts rabies, it could cost up to $2,000 to treat”

Alongside the dangers of animals comes potentially toxic flora and fauna. The indigenous lily flowers found around the state are hugely toxic to cats. This could cost you $1,600 just for treatment, with the potential of further expenses if your cat were to stay overnight. 

Oregon is also home to the Columbia River, one of the largest in North America. Although you can let your pooch off in a few areas, dogs are discouraged from swimming. This is because of the toxins produced by the algae that sits on the river. If ingested, your dog could have a severe reaction and may experience symptoms such as liver failure and breathing difficulties. This could cost a huge amount (around $1,500) to treat if you don’t have insurance. 

Oregon’s capital city, Salem, welcomes all dogs (from Chihuahuas to Mastiffs) into their parks as long as they’re on a leash. However, in some areas your pooch is able to run around, helping to cure their case of the zoomies. Two parks in particular – Minto-Brown Island and Orchard Heights – have designated zones for off-leash play. 

Heading over to the west of the state and enjoying the beaches with your pup is a definite must. Cannon Beach has the option to let your dog off leash as long as they’re a recall wiz, so they can have a good run around – however your car may look like a sandpit afterwards. 

Why get pet insurance at all?

At Petted, we sincerely believe that pet insurance is a must for all pet parents, whether you live in New York, North Carolina or Nebraska. It doesn’t matter if you’re a city- or country-dweller, if you have a Bull Mastiff or a Burmese, your beloved pet is at risk from injury, illness and inherited conditions – and these things can cost a lot of money to fix.

If you don’t have a very large savings account then you run the risk of either getting into a ton of debt (we’re talking tens of thousands of dollars in some cases) or – and we hate to think about this – not being able to pay for your pet’s treatment and having to either give them up or, tragically, have them euthanized.

So, for the sake of a few dollars a month, please buy yourself some peace of mind and your pet a healthier, more secure future. To find the best pet insurance policy for where you live, click here. We'll fetch you the perfect quotes in less than a minute.

Plan Coverage

It’s a real worry when your pet gets sick. But with plenty of reimbursement options available, pet insurance can help cover up to 100% of veterinary costs for new accidents and illnesses – plus much more.

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How much does pet insurance cost in Oregon?

BreedAreaAgeAnnual CoverageTypical Premium
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Mixed medium

Portland

3 months

$5,000

$29.34

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Golden Retriever

Salem

3 years

Unlimited

$40.82

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Chihuahua

Eugene

6 years

Unlimited

$31.46

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Domestic Shorthair

Oregon City

3 months

$5,000

$17.37

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Domestic Shorthair

Bend

4 years

$5,000

$15.78

What do Oregon residents think about pet insurance?

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My grey tabby suddenly got really sick, and we didn’t know why. We took her straight to the vet and found out that she had digested part of a lily plant. The treatment would have cost $1,565 if we didn’t have pet insurance in place.

AbbyPortland

Our dog suffered from sunstroke last summer after coming with us on a hike. We thought he was just tired from the walk, but quickly realised something was wrong. The situation could have been far worse if we didn’t have our insurance to hand.

WayneMilwaukie

What’s the best pet insurance in Oregon?

ProviderCustomer Review ScoreWaiting PeriodMinimum Enroll AgeMaximum Enroll AgePricing

50% off routine wellness plans

1

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4.9

14 days for illnesses 48 hours for accidents No wait for switching direct from another provider

8 weeks

No age limit

$

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$5,000 interest-free credit on a virtual Visa

2

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4.8

2 days for accidents 14 days for illness

6 weeks

14 years for illness (no max for accidents)

$$

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5-star-rated Forbes pet insurer

3

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4.8

14 days for illnesses 48 hours for accidents

6 weeks

14 years old

$$

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4

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4.6

14 days for illnesses 3 days for accidents

7 weeks

14 years old

$

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5

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4.5

14 days for illnesses 2 days for accidents

8 weeks

14 years old

$$

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6

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4.3

15 days

8 weeks

14 years old

$$

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Can pay claims directly to your vet

7

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4.2

30 days for illnesses 5 days for accidents

No lower limit

14 years old

$$$

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8

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4.0

14 days, including knee injuries and hip dysplasia

8 weeks

No age limit

$$$

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9

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4.0

14 days

No lower limit

No age limit

$$$

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10

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3.9

14 days for illnesses One day for accidents

8 weeks

No age limit

$$

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Pet insurance alternative: emergency plan

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3.8

14 days

No lower limit

14 years old

$

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12

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3.8

14 days for illnesses 2 days for accidents

8 weeks

No age limit

$$

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13

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3.6

15 days for accidents and illnesses 30 days for cancer

8 weeks

No age limit

$$

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