Pumpkin | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 3,219

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: Keith Harris

Every thing was great

Every thing was great
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Peter

Pumpkin is the best investment I've made

Pumpkin is the best investment I could ever have made for my pet's health and well being. As a company the communication and review response time has consistently been first rate. The claims and estimate process is user friendly and easy to negotiate . Once a claims approved, the real time direct deposit payment to my bank account was nearly instantaneous. I've heartily recommended Pumpkin to all of our pet parent friends !
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Becky E

Pumpkin makes the claim submission…

Pumpkin makes the claim submission process easy. Their claim review is quick and payments are also issued quickly.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Susan Nagel

Pumpkin insurance is very easy to use…

Pumpkin insurance is very easy to use and they are always available to answer questions and give timely estimates. They pay quickly and give great explanations about coverage.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kelly

Dachshund surgery

We insured our young dachshund hoping we would never need it, but when she needed back surgery for a compressed spinal cord, we were so grateful we did. Pumpkin covered the max allowed, which made the costs something we could handle, rather than financially crippling. We were able to rush her into surgery, and a month or so later, the claim was paid. When we checked in with Pumpkin with questions, we received timely responses. And, our policy recently renewed so we continue to have peace of mind if anything were to happen in the future.

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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