Pumpkin | Pet Insurance Review

4.8

out of 5

Number of reviews 2,937

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: Elena

Great experience fast claims

Great experience fast claims
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Peter J Buscemi

Responsive

Responsive, accurate, fast, thorough.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Carole Phillips

It was easy & fast

It was easy & fast
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Michael

Easy to submit claims..prompt reply and…

Easy to submit claims..prompt reply and results..very satisfied with pumpkin pet insurance.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Joanne Bivona

Absolutely Life-Saving Pet Insurance

Absolutely Life-Saving Pet Insurance — Beyond Exceptional Service I cannot say enough good things about Pumpkin Pet Insurance. When my dog Mine was critically ill and hospitalized, Pumpkin’s Pumpkin Now service approved and paid over $6,000 in under eleven minutes. Eleven minutes. At a moment when every second mattered, they removed the financial barrier instantly—and that decision quite literally saved my dog’s life. Their customer service was not just fast, it was compassionate, clear, and human. No runaround. No delays. No fine-print battles. Just immediate action when it mattered most. In an emergency situation where stress is already overwhelming, Pumpkin gave me something priceless: the ability to focus solely on my dog’s care, not on whether I could afford to save her. Pet insurance only proves its worth when things go wrong—and Pumpkin exceeded every expectation. They did exactly what they promised, faster than I thought was even possible, and with genuine care. If you’re on the fence about pet insurance, or choosing between companies: this is the one. Pumpkin doesn’t just process claims—they show up when it counts. I will be forever grateful. 🧡

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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