Dog insurance designed to help the best dog ever get best-in-class care.

A Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan can help you say ‘yes’ to the best care possible.

When they're sick

Help get them the diagnostics, treatment, and prescription medicine they need to get healthy with a Pumpkin insurance plan.

When they’re hurt

Help give them the emergency care, hospitalization, and surgery it takes to get better with a Pumpkin insurance plan.

When they’re recovering

Help prioritize the follow-up vet visits and rehab therapies for accidents & illnesses that let them recover faster with a Pumpkin insurance plan.

What is pet insurance for dogs, and why do you need it?

Over a dog's life, families can expect to spend $16,100+ on vet care alone!6

From everyday illnesses to emergency accidents, the costs of vet care can really add up over a lifetime. If your pup gets hurt or sick, a Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan can pay you back for up to 90% of covered vet bills. This can make it easier to get your veterinarian’s best care and save thousands on costs over their life! Because money should be no object when it comes to caring for the pets we love.

Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans are easy to use – no head or tail spinning required.

See any vet you choose

Visit any licensed vet or specialist in the US or CAN, and pay as usual when you leave.

Submit a claim online

Enter your claim info, upload a copy of the vet bill + any relevant medical records, and hit submit.

Get paid!

Get paid back quickly for covered vet expenses via direct deposit or check – your choice!

See the difference a Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan can make.

Here’s a hypothetical example of a pup who ate a throw pillow cover…

Pup without Pumpkin

insurance plan

vs

Pup with Pumpkin

insurance plan

Pup without Pumpkin

insurance plan

In the End...

Bella ended up back in the ER in worse distress than before – this time with a dangerous blockage in her GI tract requiring very costly emergency surgery. Sadly, poor Bella had a long road to recovery, and dad had major regrets and financial stress.
Final Vet Bill: $3,0522

Dad pays $3,052

(Dad pays the bill in full)

vs

Pup with Pumpkin

insurance plan

In the End...

With peace of mind that his Pumpkin plan would cover it, dad agreed to the endoscopy, and the vet acted fast to remove the fabric before it created a blockage. As a result, Bella was back to her tail-wagging self in just days and dad wasn’t stressed about finances.

Final Vet Bill: $1,8002

Dad pays $180

(Pumpkin plan pays back $1,620)

Highest-rated Pet Insurance Provider
on Google as of August 2024

What do Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans cover?

A bark-load.

They cover a wide range of accidents & illnesses + care options to diagnose & treat them.

They also cover important things some insurances exclude or charge extra for.

For our full list of benefits & exclusions, see a sample pet insurance policy

What goes into your dog’s perfect plan?

Here are the 4 factors that impact how much is covered, and what it will cost.

80% or 90% Reimbursements

Getting 80% or 90% cash back on covered vet bills helps you say ‘yes’ to the best care, even if it’s costly. It’s why all Pumpkin plans offer high reimbursement rates.

4 Annual Deductible Options

Choose to pay either $100, $250, $500, or $1k towards covered vet bills before your cash back kicks in each year. For lower monthly payments, try a higher deductible.

$5k - Unlimited Annual Limit

While less than 2% of recent customers with dogs exceed a $10k annual limit, you may also choose higher and lower options based on your pet’s needs and budget.1

3 Pet Profile Factors

In addition to these other factors, your dog’s age, breed, and location also play a role in determining the price of your Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan.

See how Pumpkin stands out from the pack.

When it comes to pet insurance for dogs, Pumpkin plans offer a bowlful of coverage benefits some other dog insurance plans exclude, limit, or charge sneaky add-on fees for. Let’s dig in…*
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Exam Fees for Accidents
& Illnesses
Additional monthly fee required
Additional monthly fee required
Dental Illnesses
Additional monthly fee required
Up to $1k/yr
Additional monthly fee required
Annual dental exam required in some states*
Behavioral Issues
Additional monthly fee required
Up to $1k/yr
Additional monthly fee required
Additional monthly fee required in some states*
Rx Food to Treat
Covered Conditions*
Additional monthly fee required
Coverage may have reimbursement and/or time limits depending on state*
Alternative Therapies
Additional monthly fee required
Only for 12 wks after treatment starts for a covered condition
Additional monthly
fee required
Additional monthly fee required in some states*
Microchip Implantation
*

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90% Reimbursement Rate Option
for All Breeds 8 Wks & Up
No Preventive Care Requirements
to Cover Certain Illnesses
Discount for Multiple Pets
All Pets Ages 8 Wks & Up Are Eligible to Enroll
Pets 8+ cannot enroll in illness coverage
Optional Wellness Package
(Pumpkin’s package is not insurance, but an easy add-on)

Healthy Pumpkin Puppers = Happy Pumpkin Parents

Dog owner testimonial

“Our boy got sick. Walking from 1 specialist to another was not easy on our pocket & Pumpkin is helping – so we can focus on our guy. ❤️”

– Sarka M., Magnus’ Mom

“My Dane had surgery. Filing a claim was easy & Pumpkin came through wonderfully… You never want to have to use insurance, but when you do I’m grateful I found them!”

– Shelley K., Ambrosia’s Mom

Dog owner testimonial

“When I started with Pumpkin, I realized I made the right decision when I made my first claim for Butch, and it was the easiest thing I’ve ever done.”

– Richelle O., Butch’s Mom

Want refunds for routine wellness care your dog needs to stay healthy?

Of course you do! It’s why we worked with vets to create Preventive Essentials. It’s not insurance, but an optional wellness package you can add to your plan to get refunds for annual wellness visits, vaccines, and more.

Some questions we get asked all the time...

We know choosing a dog insurance provider is a big decision, and we want to help you make the best, most informed choice for your pooch. For this reason, we thought we’d highlight some key ways Pumpkin insurance plans stand out from the pack:

  • Highest-rated pet insurance provider on Google as of August 2024

  • 90% reimbursement rate option for all enrolled dogs 8 weeks & up – seniors included

  • $5k-unlimited annual maximum coverage limit options

  • Every dog gets extensive accident & illness coverage (no need to buy a bunch of extra insurance plan add-ons)

  • Pumpkin plans cover key conditions some insurance plans exclude, like dental illnesses, behavioral issues, hereditary conditions, parasite infections and parasitic diseases

  • Pumpkin plans cover in-clinic + virtual vet exam fees for accidents & illnesses – no extra add-on fees required

  • Pumpkin plans cover physical therapy and prescription food & supplements* for covered conditions – no extra add-on fees required

  • No breed or upper age restrictions, plus no reducing coverage as your dog ages

  • 14-day waiting period or less for all covered conditions* – even knee injuries & hip dysplasia

  • 10% multi-pet discount on a Pumpkin plan for each additional pet you enroll

  • Quick & easy online claims process

  • Easy comparison charts to see what you’re really getting vs. other insurance providers


Like what you’re seeing? Fetch your free quote today.

Yes, paws down! Thanks to new advancements in veterinary medicine, there are better diagnostics & treatments available to dogs than ever before. But they often come at a high cost. In fact, over a dog’s life, families spend $16,100+ on vet care alone!6 From common ear infections to catastrophic injuries, accidents or illnesses can happen to any dog at any life stage.

When ruh-rohs happen, Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans help pet parents say ‘yes’ to the best care possible by covering up to 90% of eligible vet bills for accidents & illnesses. Just think… if a Pumpkin plan can pay you back $1,800 of a covered $2,000 emergency vet bill, imagine how much it could save you over your pup’s life!

The cost of your Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan will depend on a few key factors:

Pet Species and Breed: Typically, dogs are more expensive to insure than cats. Also, certain breeds have more health problems than others and may also cost more to insure, so this is a factor that can impact the monthly cost of your plan.

Location: Average vet care costs in your city are taken into consideration, so pet parents in cities with less costly vet care may have lower monthly premiums (and vice versa).

Age: Older dogs are at a higher risk for developing certain illnesses, so you can expect to pay a higher monthly premium for an adult or senior vs. a puppy. That said, Pumpkin insurance plans will NEVER reduce or limit coverage for aging pets.

Annual Coverage Limit: The amount your insurance plan is designed to cover in eligible vet bills each year will impact the cost of your plan. Higher annual limits usually result in higher monthly premiums, whereas lower annual limits result in lower ones.

Annual Deductible: How much you choose to pay towards eligible vet bills each year before your cash back kicks in can also affect the monthly cost of your plan. In general, the higher the annual deductible, the lower the monthly premium.

To find out how much a Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan will cost for your fur kid, fetch a free quote today. Plus, learn more about how pet insurance providers set their dog insurance plan costs here.

Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans offer some of the most extensive accident & illness coverage on the market. They cover a wide variety of accidents & illnesses as well as veterinary care options & services to diagnose and treat them. Pumpkin plans also cover key things that some insurance plans exclude or charge extra add-on fees for. These include dental illnesses; behavioral issues; hereditary conditions; parasite infections; prescription food & supplements;* physical therapy; alternative therapies, and in-office + virtual vet exam fees for accidents & illnesses! Most dog insurance plans, including Pumpkin plans, don’t cover “pre-existing conditions” that occur or show symptoms before coverage starts or during a waiting period. However, if a pre-existing condition is curable (e.g., UTI, paw fracture), was cured, and has been free of symptoms and treatment for 180 days, Pumpkin plans would cover it if it occurs again in the future, with the exception of knee & hind leg ligament conditions. If a knee or hind leg ligament condition occurs prior to the day after you purchase your Pumpkin plan or during the waiting period, any future ones won’t be covered. It’s important to note that not all dog insurances will cover eligible cured pre-existing conditions that occur again in the future, so this is definitely a plus with Pumpkin insurance plans! Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans also don’t cover breeding costs, spaying and neutering, cosmetic or elective procedures, and non-illness related dental cleanings. As with most accident & illness insurance, Pumpkin plans are designed to cover unexpected veterinary care your pup needs when they’re hurt or sick, and these services don’t fall into that category. See a sample policy for all coverage benefits & exclusions.

It’s easy – just follow these 3 simple steps:

  1. When your dog is sick or hurt, take them to any licensed veterinarian in the U.S. or Canada for treatment, and pay as usual when you leave.
  2. Log in to your account on pumpkin.care to file a claim for any eligible veterinary expenses. Simply follow the prompts to enter your claim details, upload a copy of your itemized vet bill, and submit! It’s fast, easy, and 100% digital.
  3. Your claim will be processed quickly and you’ll be reimbursed via check or direct deposit for up to 90% of covered costs up to the annual limit, after your annual deductible has been met.
Absolutely not! Dogs of all breeds are welcome to enroll in Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans as long as they are at least 8 weeks old. If you’re curious, some common breeds and mixed breeds we see at Pumpkin include Labrador Retriever and Retriever Mixes, Golden Retrievers, Golden Doodles, Chihuahua Mixes, French Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Poodles, and Cavapoos!

The best dog insurance plan will be the one that helps give you peace of mind for your dog’s future care. Whether it’s emergency accidents you’re worried about, or your dog’s risk of developing a debilitating illness later in life (like hip dysplasia), you want to find a dog insurance plan that can offer extensive coverage for accidents & illnesses.

It really pays to research different dog insurance plans to find the one that best suits your needs – and we want to help! We have a helpful comparison page here where you can research different providers’ plans and compare coverage options.

While you may see these terms used interchangeably, they refer to the same thing. Some providers use the terms pet health insurance or dog health insurance to refer to their plans, but it’s important to remember that pet insurance plans are different to human health insurance plans. They work differently and pet insurance plans are designed to cover accidents and illnesses rather than all types of dog health care. Oddly enough, pet insurance falls under property & casualty insurance.

Unlike a human health insurance HMO, Pumpkin Dog Insurance plan coverage isn’t limited to a “network” of healthcare providers. Since Pumpkin plans reimburse you directly for eligible veterinary expenses you pay for upfront, your dog is free to receive treatment from any licensed veterinarian, specialist, emergency clinic, or hospital you choose in the U.S. or Canada! This way, you have help accessing the best veterinary medicine from your preferred clinic.
Pumpkin insurance plans offer coverage in all 50 states. That means that no matter which state you live in or travel to, whether it’s California, Texas, Florida, or New York, you can help your dog get the eligible accident & illness care they may need.
Unlike some dog insurance plans, Pumpkin plans cover dental illnesses (including periodontal disease AKA gum disease), along with any exams, X-rays, treatment, surgery, and prescription meds used to diagnose or treat them. Pumpkin plans also cover tooth extractions for dental injuries. Pumpkin plans do not cover annual dental cleanings and certain cosmetic or elective services. For a full list of what Pumpkin insurance plans do and don’t cover, check out a sample policy.
While Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans offer extensive coverage for accidents & illnesses, they don’t cover elective procedures like spaying and neutering. For a full list of what Pumpkin insurance plans do and don’t cover, check out a sample policy.
Pumpkin Dog Insurance plans are designed to cover the diagnostics and treatments your dog needs to get better when unexpected accidents or illnesses occur. They are not designed to cover routine wellness care that dogs need to stay healthy year-round, like vaccines to help prevent infectious diseases. That said, we know insurance alone won’t solve your pup’s health & wellness needs. It’s why we worked with vets to create a unique wellness package called Preventive Essentials. Preventive Essentials isn’t insurance, but an optional benefit you can add to your Pumpkin insurance plan if you want refunds each year for crucial wellness care, including an annual wellness exam fee; 2 vaccines; 1 fecal “poop test for intestinal worms; and 1 heartworm & tick disease test.

If your dog has a condition that occurs or shows symptoms before coverage starts or during the 14-day waiting period, it’s considered “pre-existing” and won’t be covered by your Pumpkin insurance plan – at least at first. If the pre-existing condition is curable (e.g., UTI, paw fracture), was cured, and has been free of symptoms and treatment for 180 days, your Pumpkin plan would cover it if it occurs again in the future, with the exception of knee & hind leg ligament conditions. If a knee or hind leg ligament condition occurs prior to the day after you purchase your Pumpkin plan or during the waiting period, any future ones won’t be covered.

It’s important to note that not all pet insurances will cover eligible cured pre-existing conditions that occur again in the future, so this is definitely a plus with Pumpkin insurance plans!

All that said, having an incurable pre-existing condition, or a knee or hind leg ligament condition, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join the Pumpkin pack! You can always enroll your dog and get covered for new conditions that develop down the road. Have questions? Call us at 1‑866‑ARF‑MEOW (1‑866‑273‑6369) or email [email protected].

We do! We know pet care can be expensive – especially when you have a multi-pet family to budget for. Unlike some other pet insurance plans out there, Pumpkin Pet Insurance plans offer a 10% multi-pet discount for all additional pets! That means you get 10% off a plan for each additional fur family member you enroll. When you fetch a quote for multiple pets, you’ll see this discount applied at checkout.

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