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Your kid comes first. Get pet insurance that 
gets you.

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Your kid comes first. Get pet insurance that 
gets you.

Only Pumpkin pays you in minutes.
Before you freak out.

Accidents, illnesses – things can happen fast. We’re here to help you both get through it with our urgent pay service, part of every Pumpkin plan.

  1. Go to a vet clinic for care.

  2. Submit the invoice on your phone.

  3. Get money before you pay for treatment with PumpkinNow™ (or get reimbursements later – your call).

Preview of Pumpkin Now Claims submission for Luna the cat, the claim amount being paid is $5,298

Emergency care. Surgery. Rehab. Do what it takes when they get hurt.

Googling won’t cure a sick pet. Get tests, treatments & prescriptions that will.

Is it urgent? Don’t wait. Get paid up to 90% before you pay
for eligible care.¹

The best pet insurance for adventures in parenting

2 min.

Fastest claim

$147M+

Life-changing care paid²

57K+

Pets treated²

Premium plans for your pet and you

Coverage for that ‘doesn’t-go-in-your-mouth’ phase and other accidents and illnesses.

Insurance

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Refunds for checkups and other routine care to keep them out of trouble (kinda).*

Wellness

*Not marketed or available for purchase in all states, including ME, MT, RI & WA. Non-insurance wellness offerings.

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A+ Rating

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Best for Senior Dogs

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Best for Puppies & Kittens

We’re the #1 rated pet insurance on Google among brands with 
2,500+ reviews.

Flexible coverage options – including unlimited!

No upper age limits or breed restrictions

No extra fees for dental illness treatments, behavioral care & more

10% multi-pet discount for additional pets³

See any licensed vet in the US or Canada

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Not sure if pet insurance is for you?

Why parents need pet insurance

Only 41% can cover a $1k emergency vet visit, even though 97% of us believe pets are family. If your kid is sick or hurt, a Pumpkin Pet Insurance plan can help you focus on what they need to feel better – instead of how to pay for it.

Is pet insurance worth the cost?

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Buddy a black and white dog with Pumpkin Pet Insurance

“Buddy needed two very expensive procedures. PumpkinNow saved the day by rushing funds into my account within (literal) minutes.”

– Willi, Buddy’s parent

Bandit a Tabby cat with Pumpkin Pet Insurance

“Bandit needed emergency care, which isn’t always affordable. We didn’t think twice, knowing Pumpkin would also take care of us.”

– Katie, Bandit’s parent

Meatball a cat with Pumpkin Pet Insurance

“Meatball has health issues that are managed with expensive medication. Her insurance plan allows me to cover her care with less stress.”

– Adam, Meatball’s parent

Some call them reviews. We call them love stories.

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Pet Insurance FAQs

  • With a Pumpkin insurance plan, there are no “networks” of approved veterinary care providers to which plan coverage is limited. Pumpkin plans pay you back directly for all covered claims, which means you can use your Pumpkin plan coverage for eligible care from any licensed veterinarian, specialist, emergency clinic, or hospital in the US or Canada.

  • The cost of your Pumpkin plan will depend on a few key factors, including your pet’s age, breed, species, and location. Your plan cost will also depend on the annual coverage limit and annual deductible amount you select. The annual coverage limit is the amount your insurance plan is designed to cover in eligible veterinary bills each year. Your annual deductible is how much you choose to pay towards eligible vet bills each year before your 80% or 90% cash back kicks in.

     

    The easiest way to find out how much a Pumpkin plan will cost for your fur kid is to get a free quote.

  • Pumpkin plans, like most pet insurance plans, don’t cover “pre-existing conditions” that occur or show symptoms before coverage starts or during a waiting period. However, if a pre-existing condition is curable (e.g., UTI, paw fracture), was cured, and has been free of symptoms and treatment for 180 days, Pumpkin plans would cover it if it occurs again in the future, with the exception of knee and hind leg ligament conditions. If a knee or hind leg ligament condition occurs prior to the day after you purchase your Pumpkin plan or during the waiting period, any future ones won’t be covered.


    It’s important to note that not all plans will cover eligible cured pre-existing conditions that occur again in the future, so this is definitely a plus with Pumpkin insurance plans. All that said, having an incurable pre-existing condition, or a knee or hind leg ligament condition, doesn't mean you shouldn’t join the Pumpkin pack. Even if your pet has a pre-existing condition, you can always enroll them and get covered for new conditions that develop down the road. Have questions? Call us at 1‑866‑ARF‑MEOW (1‑866‑273‑6369) or email [email protected].

  • Pumpkin insurance plans offer extensive coverage for accidents & illnesses as well as veterinary care options & services to diagnose and treat them. Pumpkin plans cover many important things that some insurance plans exclude or charge extra monthly add-on fees for, including:

    • Dental illnesses

    • Behavioral problems

    • Hereditary conditions

    • Parasite infections

    • Prescription food & supplements for covered conditions

    • Alternative therapies for covered conditions

    • In-office + virtual vet exam fees for accident & illness related visits
       

    See a sample policy for all Pumpkin plan coverage benefits & exclusions.

  • We know choosing the right plan for your pet is a big decision. We want to help you make the best, most informed choice by highlighting key ways Pumpkin insurance plans stand out:

    • Highest rated pet insurance provider on Google among pet insurance brands with 2,500+ reviews

    • 90% reimbursement rate option for all pets 8 weeks & up – seniors included

    • Smart annual coverage limit options from $5k–unlimited for dogs and cats

    • Everyone gets extensive coverage (no need to buy a bunch of extra insurance plan add-ons)

    • Pumpkin plans cover key conditions some insurance plans exclude, like dental illnesses, behavioral problems, hereditary conditions, and parasite infections  

    • Pumpkin plans cover in-clinic and virtual vet exam fees for accidents & illnesses – no extra add-on fees required

    • Pumpkin plans cover physical therapy and prescription food & supplements for covered conditions – no extra add-on fees required

    • No breed or upper age restrictions, plus no reducing coverage as your pet ages

    • 14-day waiting period or less for all conditions – even knee injuries and hip dysplasia

    • 10% discount on a Pumpkin plan for each additional pet you enroll

    • Quick & easy online claims process for all pet parents

    • Easy comparison charts to see what you’re really getting vs. other insurance providers

     

    Like what you’re seeing? Get your free quote today.

  • Pumpkin insurance plans cover the diagnostics and treatments your pet needs to recover when unexpected accidents or illnesses happen. However, they are not designed to cover routine wellness care services like vaccines. 

    Vaccines are a crucial form of preventive care to keep your pet healthy, which is why we created a unique wellness package called Preventive Essentials. While not insurance, it’s an optional benefit you can add to your Pumpkin plan to get refunds for annual wellness exam fees, essential vaccines, and key parasite screening tests.


    Check out the different packages we offer based on your pet’s species and age:

    Preventive Essentials for Dogs & Puppies
    Preventive Essentials for Cats & Kittens

    Preventive Essentials is not an insurance plan, but an optional wellness package you can add for your pet. Not marketed or available for purchase in all states, including ME, MT, RI & WA. 

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