Start your pup off on the right paw with Preventive Essentials.
Preventive Essentials is what we call Pumpkin’s wellness package. It’s not insurance, but an optional benefit you can add to your insurance plan if you want refunds for routine care dogs need to stay healthy!
Assess Current Health
Help prioritize your dog’s annual wellness exam to support their head-to-tail health with Preventive Essentials.
Prevent Diseases Year-round
Help get your dog important vaccines they need to avoid preventable diseases all year with Preventive Essentials.
Detect Parasites Early
Help keep up with key lab tests that screen your dog for harmful parasite infections with Preventive Essentials.
Preventive Care: Stuff To Know
Why do vets want dogs to get tested for parasites?
Vets agree that a yearly blood test for heartworm & tick diseases and a yearly fecal “poop” test for intestinal worms is key to detecting infections early when treatment can be most effective. Let’s meet the tiny pests that pose big risks:
+ Ticks are a growing problem in the U.S. and spread diseases like lyme, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis that can cause appetite loss, lameness, fatigue, and depression in pups.
+ Heartworms are transmitted to dogs through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Found in 50 states, they cause a serious disease that can leave lasting heart or lung damage!
+ 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 parasites and illnesses early. Here are 3 things to expect:
+ Head-To-Tail Exam checks all key body parts for any changes, abnormalities, or signs of illness or injury.
+ Vaccines are given to help protect your dog against dangerous preventable diseases year-round.
+ Early-Detection Screening Tests help catch illnesses and parasite infections early – when treatment can help the most. Common tests include a fecal “poop” test for intestinal worms, a heartworm & tick disease test, a urinalysis, and a complete blood count (CBC) test.
Next Up: Core Vaccines
What Core Vaccines do all dogs need?
Vaccines help dogs avoid preventable diseases and save lives. Which vaccines does your dog need? The American Animal Hospital Association recommends all adult dogs get these Core Vaccines every 1-3 years after the initial puppy series:
+ Canine Distemper Virus
+ Canine Parvovirus
+ Canine Adenovirus-2 (Hepatitis)
+/- Canine Parainfluenza Virus
(administered as DAP or DAPP combo vaccines)
+ Rabies Vaccine (single vaccine)
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
Pumpkin worked with vets to create Preventive Essentials packages for puppies under 6 months and adult dogs!
These packages include:
Annual Wellness Exam
100% refund for the exam fee when your puppy or adult dog gets a yearly check-up, vaccines, and tests – key for overall health and catching illnesses early.
Vaccines at the Vet
100% refund for any 4 puppy vaccines at the vet in Year 1, or any 2 adult dog vaccines at the vet each year – key for protection against dangerous diseases.
Parasite Screening Tests
100% refund for 1 puppy or adult dog’s yearly fecal “poop” test for intestinal worms + 1 adult dog’s yearly blood test for heartworm & tick diseases – key for detecting parasite infections early.
Exciting news alert!
We recently teamed up with several vet hospitals to design custom Preventive Essentials packages for their patients. Get a quote to see if your clinic is a participating hospital.
“When you know that 3 of the most important things for your pet’s health are fully covered, it makes it easier to know you can afford other things they may need to stay healthy throughout the year.”
Nicholas S., Stella & Marley’s Dad ¹
Preventive Essentials is 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 information, upload a copy of your vet bill, and hit submit.
Get paid!
Get paid back quickly for covered vet expenses via direct deposit or eCheck – your choice.
“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.”
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The right time to sign up your pup? Right now.
The sooner you add Preventive Essentials to your insurance plan, the sooner you can get refunds for wellness care that protects against illnesses and diseases.
