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: Ann

The claim process was seamless

The claim process was seamless. I submitted my claim with documentation needed , and in two days I had a notice of completion. Following week received the reimbursement check , which enabled me to make a large payment toward the charges on my care credit card for the hospital care, thank you
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: DontBlink

I love this kind of service for my pets

I love this kind of service for my pets
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Barry

Claim process

Speed of claim reconciliation has been amazing. The ease of submitting our claim was straightforward. When dealing with a dog who is sick, this makes all the difference to a worried family.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Diana Robbins

Always nice and helpful

Always nice and helpful Quick turn around.
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POSTED: | BY: Maria Sowers

The pre-existing clause is not clear

The pre-existing clause is not clear. My claim was denied due to "Pre-existing condition. There was no diagnosis at the prior to the insurance start date. The diagnosis was made at the time of his visit. If there was no diagnosis prior to the start date of the insurance, how can it be a pre-existing condition. Thinking about cancelling policy all together. I did read through the all of the policy documents and restrictions, and the wording is not clear. They just want your money. There is no compassion for the pet. Highly dissatisfied. Think carefully before using Pumpkin Pet Insurance.
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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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