Prudent Pet | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 2,883

It’s never fun to think about your pet facing a health scare. But Prudent Pet is here to give you peace of mind so you’ll be ready when something happens. They want you to be able to focus on the cuddles and snuggles, the tricks and treats, and the walks in the park. They’ll take care of the rest! They offer a choice between an Accident only plan and a full coverage plan covering Accidents and Illness. All of the policy details below are applicable to both types of plan, unless stated otherwise. Learn more about Prudent Pet’s plan options, read customer reviews and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Patricia

Easy application

Easy application Able to understand everything
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Michelle Hart

I don’t need pet insurance

I don’t need pet insurance
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jim B.

The information was clear and sign up…

The information was clear and sign up was easy.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Robert Steele

Great price

Great price, easy to compare to other providers!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Monique Nguyen

Prudent Pet Trustpilot Review

I had my 12-year-old Yorkie baby, Lola, insured with Prudent Pet in May 2025. Seven months later, she passed away in November 2025. My father and aunt had passed away two months prior, and I was completely devastated. It was one of the worst times of my life. The last thing any pet parent wants to deal with is worrying about how much the after-hours emergency vet bill is going to be, and whether the claim will be approved, while knowing your fur baby has to be put down. I called Prudent Pet in tears, and they made the claims process very easy for me. I was so worried about the cost because I was staying at VEG, a 24/7 emergency vet facility that allows you to sleep overnight with your sick pet. I called Prudent Pet while I was still there, worrying about the cost of staying for two nights at VEG, and explained what was happening with Lola. They assured me that my policy would take care of 90% of Lola’s covered expenses while I was at the hospital. After I came home, after losing my baby, I called Prudent Pet again, still crying, and they handled everything for me. They helped by contacting VEG and getting the paperwork they needed for me, because I could not physically or emotionally handle it at that time. They were caring and compassionate. I did not get the name of the person who helped me, but thank you so much. I received the check for the claim the following week. There was nothing I had to do other than grieve Lola, my dad, and my aunt, who was also my godmother. I’m still grieving Lola, but I am considering another fur child when the time is right. There is no doubt in my mind that I will choose Prudent Pet Insurance again. When I signed up with Prudent Pet last year, there were almost no bad reviews on Trustpilot, so I was very surprised when I read some of the latest one- and two-star reviews. I wondered if Prudent Pet had gone down in quality, which is important to me because I want to make sure I choose the right insurance for a future fur child. Many of the reviews mention not receiving documents, which is so strange to me because when I signed up, I was sent a text with my policy details and status, and I was told the documents would be emailed to me. All of my documents were also available in the patient portal, so the reviews asking, “Where are my documents?” did not make sense based on my experience. Regarding the person who complained about not liking the sample policy, I do not know her exact situation. However, I was also concerned about whether the sample policy applied in Texas when I first researched Prudent Pet, and Andreaa from Prudent Pet was happy to send me the Texas state amendatory endorsement. I also will not forget Rebecca from sales, who sold me the policy. She was wonderful. She actually has dogs herself and understood my needs for Lola when helping me choose the best policy. When I’m ready for a new policy one day, I will look for Rebecca to sign me up again. I’m writing this review to say that I highly recommend Prudent Pet because I had the best experience at the worst time, with all the deaths in my family. At one of the most vulnerable and terrible times of my life, Prudent Pet had my back and supported me all the way.

Monthly Cost

Monthly rates start at $10 for Accident only and $16 for Accident & Illness coverage. Those rates vary based on species, age, breed as well as your location.

Coverage

We cover based on the actual vet bill and have options for 90%, 80% or 70% reimbursement.

Payout Limits

We offer limits of $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, $20,000 and an unlimited plan.  There are no lifetime limits with any option you choose.

Deductible

Choose a deductible that works best for you and your family, we offer $100, $250 and $500 options.

Age Limits

We have no age limits, but your pet will need to be at least 8 weeks old to enroll.

Waiting Period

For our accident & illness plans (essential & ultimate), we have a 14-day waiting period. Our accident-only policy only has a 5-day waiting period. There is no waiting period for wellness coverage.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions, cosmetic procedures and breeding costs are not covered by our policies. Optional Wellness Details We have two preventive/wellness plan options. Our basic option costs $9.95/month* and our Prime option costs $24.95/month*. These cover things like wellness exams, dental cleanings, or flea/heartworm prevention. Reimbursement for these is based on a set maximum annual amount. *Correct Jan. 2019
Prudent Pet Insurance helps you keep the promise to your pets. We were founded with the belief that pet insurance should be simple, fun, and cute and we stand by that to this day. But most importantly, we’re simple to understand and easy to purchase.

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