Cats sit underneath the dogs on this site, with the same treatment: the conditions each breed is prone to, what treatment costs, and what a policy would pay. Breed facts come from the Cat Fanciers' Association.

A tabby cat curled up on a bed

Maine Coon

Long, heavy, silky coat, shorter on the shoulders. Lifespan 12 to 15 years.

Ragdoll

Long, silky coat with color at the points. Lifespan 12 to 17 years.

Persian

Long, full coat on a stocky body, with a round head and short nose. Lifespan 12 to 16 years.

Siamese

Short coat with darker color at the points. Lifespan 15 to 20 years.

Bengal

Short coat with vivid spots or marbling. Lifespan 12 to 16 years.

Sphynx

Essentially hairless, with a fine down and suede like skin. Lifespan 8 to 14 years.

British Shorthair

Short, dense, plush coat on a stocky, sturdy body. Lifespan 12 to 16 years.

Scottish Fold

Short or long coat, dense and plush, with ears that fold forward and down. Lifespan 11 to 15 years.

Domestic Shorthair

Short coat in almost any color or pattern. Lifespan 12 to 20 years.

Domestic Longhair

Long coat in almost any color or pattern. Lifespan 12 to 20 years.