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: Pam Desaulniers

So this is the first time I'm…

So this is the first time I'm purchasing pet insurance. The process was super easy and also explained alot. Thanks for all u do our our fur babies
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: customer

purchase held high hopes only to be dashed

The actual purchase of the 4 plans for my pet family was simple. It was more Expensive than I had wanted it to be but wanted the coverage offered. Now I go to file a claim on three of my pets and tow r completely denied based on a loop hole with the other the pet. I’m not happy with the insurance overall and will be looking for Other options.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: customer

It’s good so far we just got the…

It’s good so far we just got the insurance for our puppy. The respond is pretty quick
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Shaena

SCAMMERS

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THEM!! THEY ARE SCAMMERS!! I filed my first claim because I had no doubt about the issue and that it would be covered based upon the plan I chose. They denied it, saying there were preexisting issues, so I call my vet and they have no recollection as to why they would think that and deny my claim. The people are rude and we’re no help. I just hope other people don’t make my mistake. I immediately cancelled and spoke with another insurance who was happy to help and agreed with my statements above and how they were false.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: customer

I was amazed how quickly you processed…

I was amazed how quickly you processed a bill submitted and issued a reimbursement check within 1 day. Thank you!

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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