Pumpkin | Pet Insurance Review

4.7

out of 5

Number of reviews 3,624

Pumpkin is a pet care company on a mission to make the best pet care possible fur all. Pumpkin was started after its founders took a look at other pet insurance options on the market and found that some were missing one crucial component – preventative care. Pumpkin believes all parents should be able to give their pets medical care if they’re sick or hurt, and preventive care that keeps them healthy throughout their lives. Disclosure Only PumpkinNow pays up to 90% in minutes for eligible vet care* Get 80–90% cash back on all eligible vet bills #1 rated on Google among pet insurance brands with 2,500+ reviews¹ 9 out of 10 vets trust us to take great care of their patients² Top-rated pet insurance provider on Trustpilot with 4.9 stars *Qualified customers with eligible claims for treatments $1k or more could be paid in 15 minutes after submitting a request if their bank accepts real-time payments. For a list of RTP-enabled banks, visit https://www.theclearinghouse.org/payment-systems/rtp/rtp-participating-financial-institutions. For full terms & conditions, visit www.pumpkin.care/pn-terms ¹ Based on Google Review data https://www.google.com/search?q=pumpkin+pet+insurance&oq=pumpkin+pet+insurance collected February 2026 ² Based on responses from 447 veterinary staff members who participated in the “Pumpkin 2025 Survey: Vet Partners Feedback” between 12/3/25-12/15/25.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Tamae

They were prompt on payment to me for…

They were prompt on payment to me for my dogs illness.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Misty

Outstanding Customer Service

It is important to have the correct information and submit the proper paperwork to ensure the claim is processed smoothly. Although the process has taken a little longer than expected, the claim is being handled, and the overall service has been excellent. I truly appreciate the effort and professionalism shown throughout the process.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Alan

Friendly and knowledgeable reps

Friendly and knowledgeable reps
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: customer

Do not recommend

Was told claim process was 3-5 days when I signed up in January. Then when I had to take my cat to vet in April I submitted claim waited months only to be denied. When I called they said it was because they needed all vet records (which they have) and first claim takes longer. Was told it would be "pushed to the top of the pile" and now it's July 10th and can't even get a response to email sent 15 days ago.
1

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Confused

I purchased the Pet insurance to cover…

I purchased the Pet insurance to cover having to take him for a wellness check within 48 hours of purchasing him. This is my first experience of getting my new fur baby and no one walked me through all the details of what I should do and not do regarding getting him checked out because it was expensive to have purchased and to pay out of pocket for a wellness check within 48 period it was very confusing and I felt overwhelmed after trying to submit the reimbursement for my expenses for the wellness checks and the follow ups I had only had him for 2 days. To learn that none of my claims were not paid it is a waste of money what am I paying a monthly subscription for if I’m not going to be reimbursed for my out of pocket I’m paying twice that doesn’t seem right. Just being honest this is all new to me I never received a call back when I tried to get help with understanding what Pumpkin really does and the true benefit of what I’m paying for. Thanks

Monthly Cost

Plans start as low as $30 per month. Prices vary based on plan type, pet breed, age, and location.

Coverage

Every pet is covered by a 90% reimbursement rate to make it easier to say “yes” to the best possible care.

Payout Limits

Annual limits of $10,000, $20,000 or unlimited for dogs and $7,000, $15,000 or unlimited for cats.

Deductible

3 options: $100, $250, $500 and $1000

Age Limits

No upper age limits. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to enroll.

Waiting Period

Insurance coverage begins 14 days after your policy begins for all conditions, including knee/ligament issues where some other policies make you wait 6 months for coverage. No waiting periods for preventive care (in fact, depending on when you received the care, you may be eligible for a retroactive refund).

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. However, unlike some other pet insurances, Pumpkin’s plan covers some curable pre-existing conditions if symptom-free for 180 days, with the exception of knee and ligament conditions. For full terms, visit pumpkin.care/insurancepolicy.
About Pumpkin: Pumpkin Insurance Services Inc. (Pumpkin) is a licensed insurance agency, not an insurer. Insurance is underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, a Crum & Forster Company and produced by Pumpkin. Pumpkin receives compensation based on the premiums for the insurance policies it sells.   Pumpkin Preventive Essentials is not an insurance policy. It is offered as an optional add-on non-insurance benefit. Pumpkin is responsible for the Pumpkin Prevent Essentials product and its administration.   Pumpkin Pet Insurance policies do not cover pre-existing conditions. Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits and exclusions may apply. For full terms, visit pumpkin.care/insurancepolicy. Products, discounts, and rates may vary and are subject to change. More information available at checkout.

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