Keep your dog out of (some) trouble with preventive care.
Preventive Essentials is our wellness package. It’s not an insurance plan, but an optional benefit you can add on to get refunds for routine care that keeps your dog healthy.
Check their health
Take them for an annual wellness exam to assess head-to-tail health.
Prevent major illness
Get yearly vaccines that protect them against infectious diseases.
Catch parasites early
Keep up with important lab tests that screen them for worms, and more.
Why do vets want dogs to get tested for parasites?
A yearly blood test for heartworm & tick diseases and fecal test for intestinal worms are key to catching infections early when treatment is most effective. Meet the tiny pests that pose big risks:
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Ticks are a growing problem for dogs in the U.S. and spread diseases such as lyme, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis that can cause appetite loss, lameness, fatigue, and depression.
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Heartworms are transmitted to dogs through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Found in 50 states, they cause a disease that can leave lasting heart or lung damage!
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Hookworms, roundworms & whipworms can infest your pup indoors or out and cause vomiting, diarrhea, weight issues, and life-threatening anemia.
Next Up: Annual Wellness Exams
Why is an annual wellness exam a must for all pups?
An annual exam is the best way to get a temperature check on your pup’s health, prevent diseases, and catch issues early. Here are 3 things to expect:
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Head-to-tail exam checks all key body parts for any changes, abnormalities, or signs of illness or injury.
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Vaccines are given to help protect your dog against dangerous preventable diseases year-round.
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Screening tests like fecal tests, blood tests, and urinalyses help catch parasites and other illnesses early when treatment is most effective.
Next Up: Core Vaccines
What Core Vaccines do all dogs need?
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Which ones are needed? The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends these Core Vaccines for dogs every 1-3 years (after the initial puppy series):
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Distemper
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Parvovirus
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Adenovirus
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+/- Parainfluenza Virus
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Leptospira
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Rabies
While these guidelines are widely accepted by vets, every dog has unique needs. Based on age, lifestyle, health, and location, your vet may recommend additional Non-Core Vaccines (e.g. Bordetella) or fewer vaccines.
Next Up: Year-round Parasite Protection
Wellness packages built with vets for puppies and adult dogs
Annual wellness exam
100% refund for the exam fee when your puppy or adult dog gets a yearly check-up.
Vaccines at the Vet
100% refund for 4 puppy vaccines in year one, and 2 adult dog vaccines every year after.
Parasite Screening Tests
100% refund each year for 1 fecal test for intestinal worms + 1 heartworm & tick disease test (for adults only).
“We have a new puppy and wanted to ensure he remained healthy. We’ve been to 2 wellness/vaccine visits and Pumpkin reimbursed us for both.”
– Sandra, Button’s parent¹
How Preventive Essentials works
See any vet you choose
Visit any licensed vet in the U.S. or Canada, and pay as usual before you go.
Submit a claim online
Enter your claim information, upload a copy of the invoice, and hit submit.
Get paid!
Get paid back quickly for covered vet expenses via direct deposit or eCheck.
“When we heard about Pumpkin, we were excited because at our hospital we like to focus on preventive and wellness care. It helps ensure we can catch diseases early and practice early intervention.”
Sequoya Serrano,
Practice Manager at Ark Animal Hospital²
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