Pumpkin | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 2,964

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: Stephanie Febo

Life is already stressful but then your…

Life is already stressful but then your pet gets ill and you need help! Pumpkin has always been there for me!! I love them! Hassle free. Easy to start a claim and they respond in a timely manner! I appreciate them and have already recommended them to a few of my friends!!
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Happy Grammy

Helpful staff

Helpful in explaining what the policy covers. Also made it easy to submit my initial claim for annual health check. Reimbursement was soon after paperwork was submitted.
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3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Lori D.

I do not know if I like or dislike yet…

I do not know if I like or dislike yet because I have not used it yet. I just purchased it for my pup.
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3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Randi

Professional staff, but disappointing policy interpretation

I’ve had a mixed experience with Pumpkin Pet Insurance. On the positive side, every interaction I’ve had with their team has been professional and clear—staff are courteous, responsive, and do a good job of explaining their decisions. That said, I was disappointed by their handling of a claim for a diagnostic heartworm test performed at my rescue dog’s first vet visit. The test was part of her routine wellness care and was clearly preventive in nature, but it was denied solely because the result was positive. I understand not covering treatment for a pre-existing condition, but denying a diagnostic test—whose whole purpose is to determine whether such a condition exists—feels inconsistent with the purpose of the wellness plan. The overall customer service is solid, but policy interpretation in this case felt overly rigid and counter to what pet owners expect from a preventive care plan. I hope Pumpkin revisits how it handles diagnostic testing in similar cases going forward.
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3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: New puppy mom

Covered services confusing

Surprised to learn with initial claims processing, how out of sync the vet practices and pet insurance practices are, and I’m still confused about what services will be covered going forward. I’m also still trying to decide if getting a wellness plan was a good decision.
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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.
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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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