Kitten insurance designed to help kitties come back from cat‑astrophes.

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

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 kitten insurance, and why do you need it?

Over a cat’s life, families can expect to spend $12,000+ on vet care alone!8

From everyday illnesses to emergency accidents, the costs of vet care can really add up over a lifetime. If your kitty gets hurt or sick, a Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plan can pay you back for 90% of covered vet bills. This can make it easier to get the best care and save thousands on costs over their life! The sooner you enroll, the sooner your plan can help if things get hairy in the future.

How does kitten insurance work? It’s easy – 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 Kitten Insurance plan can make!

Here’s a hypothetical example of a kitty with a bladder stone…

Kitty without Pumpkin

insurance plan

vs

Kitty with Pumpkin

insurance plan

Kitty without Pumpkin

insurance plan

In the End...

Poor Tom’s bladder stone did not respond to the special diet, and he spent the next 2 weeks in serious discomfort. After another vet visit and round of X-rays & tests, mom finally agreed to the cystotomy. While Tom recovered quickly, mom was left with major regrets – and more vet bills.
Final Vet Bill: $2,1002

Mom pays $2,100

(Mom pays the bill in full)

vs

Kitty with Pumpkin

insurance plan

In the End...

With peace of mind that her Pumpkin plan would cover it, mom scheduled the cystotomy right away, and the vet was able to surgically remove the bladder stone as planned. As a result, Tom was back to his happy-go-fluffy self in no time, and mom wasn’t stressed about finances.
Final Vet Bill: $1,6502

Mom pays $165

(Pumpkin plan pays back $1,485)

Pumpkin awarded “Best Pet Insurance for Comprehensive Coverage” in 2021 by BusinessInsider.com15

What do Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plans cover?

A meowthful!

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 kitten’s prrrfect plan?

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

90% Reimbursement Rate

90% cash back on covered vet bills helps you say ‘yes’ to the best care, even if it’s costly. It’s why ALL pets with a Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plan get this high rate!

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.

$7K - Unlimited Annual Limit

Choose how much coverage you need. While <3% of recent catstomers file over $7k/yr in claims, a $15k/yr or unlimited annual limit option is also available for added peace of mind.1

3 Pet Profile Factors

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

Compare Pumpkin plans with other kitten insurance plans.

When it comes to pet insurance for kittens, Pumpkin plans offer a bowlful of coverage benefits some other kitten insurances 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 for All
Breeds Ages 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 Kitties = Happy Pumpkin Parents

Cat owner testimonial

“As a pet owner you never think the unexpected illness will happen, but having Pumpkin made this painful situation so much less stressful.”
– Kelly M. Gingersnap’s Mom

Cat owner testimonial

“Recently Jax became seriously ill…what a relief to know Pumpkin had our back. Vet costs can be extremely expensive and quickly cost in the thousands. So thankful we were reimbursed quickly.”
– Nancy P., Jax’s Mom

Cat owner testimonial

“Kilian got Diabetes. It’s been a very stressful time as Covid hasn’t allowed me to go into the vets with him. Pumpkin is always there asking how he’s doing and if they can help.”
– Anna P., Kilian’s Mom

Want refunds for routine wellness care your kitty 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...

Thanks to new advancements in veterinary medicine, there are better diagnostics & treatments available to kittens and cats than ever before. But they often come at a high cost. In fact, over a cat’s life, families spend $12,000+ on vet care alone!8 From common respiratory infections, to catastrophic injuries, accidents or illnesses can happen to any cat at any life stage.

When cat-astrophes happen, Pumpkin insurance plans help kitten parents say ‘yes’ to the best care possible by paying back 90% of covered vet bills. Just think… if a Pumpkin plan can cover $1,800 of a $2,000 vet bill for an unexpected accident or illness – imagine how much it could save you over your kitty’s life!

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

Pet Species and Breed: Typically, cats are less expensive to insure than dogs. 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 kitten parents in cities with less costly vet care may have lower monthly premiums (and vice versa).

Age: Older cats are at a higher risk for developing certain illnesses, so you can expect to pay a lower monthly premium for your insurance plan than you would if you had an older cat. Just another reason why kittenhood is the prrrfect time to insure your pet!

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 90% 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 Kitten Insurance plan will cost for your fur baby, fetch a free quote today.

We know choosing a kitten insurance provider is a big decision, and we want to help you make the best, most informed choice for your fur baby. For this reason, we thought we’d highlight some key ways Pumpkin insurance plans stand out from the pack:
  • 90% reimbursement rate fur all enrolled cats 8 weeks & up – seniors included
  • $7k-unlimited annual coverage limit options
  • Everyone gets extensive 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 kitten ages
  • 14-day waiting period for all covered conditions – even knee injuries and hip dysplasia
  • 10% multi-pet discount on a Pumpkin plan for each additional pet you enroll
  • Quick & easy online claims process
  • Best-in-show customer service from our dedicated Care Team
  • Easy comparison charts to see what you’re really getting vs. other insurance providers
  • Voted “Best Pet Insurance for Comprehensive Coverage” by BusinessInsider.com15
Like what you’re seeing? Fetch your free quote today.

Pumpkin insurance plans offer some of the most extensive 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 monthly 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 kitten 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 kitten 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 plans also don’t cover breeding costs, spaying and neutering, cosmetic or elective procedures, non-illness related dental teeth cleanings, and routine care services such as vaccines for parasite prevention. As with most accident & illness insurance plans, Pumpkin plans are designed to cover unexpected veterinary care your kitten 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.
The best time to get a Pumpkin Pet Insurance plan is when your cat is a kitten, so it can cover accidents or illnesses that may happen in the future. If a condition occurs before you enroll or during the waiting period, your Pumpkin plan (like most insurance plans) would not be able to cover it. So… the earlier you enroll in your pet’s life, the more your plan can cover.

In addition, aging cats are more prone to developing certain illnesses, making them more expensive to insure than kittens. Insure your kitten while they’re young, and you can help them get the best veterinary care as they grow.

So worth it! Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plans can help cover the costs of eligible veterinary care when your kitten gets sick or hurt throughout their life. While an indoor lifestyle may help your cat avoid certain illnesses or accidents – there are several others that it can’t.

From chronic conditions like diabetes to hereditary conditions like polycystic kidney disease, there are plenty of illnesses that your cat can develop regardless of whether they’re indoor or outdoor. Not to mention, having a kitten with an indoor lifestyle won’t prevent them from jumping off the fridge and breaking a bone, snacking on a houseplant, or swallowing a ball of yarn when you’re not home. Accidents can happen to cats of all lifestyles. The best way for kitten parents to protect their indoor kitty (and cash!) is to get them covered by insurance.

No matter your health care concerns for your kitten, from everyday illnesses like parasite infections to sudden injuries like bone fractures, you want to help get your kitten the best veterinary care when they get hurt or sick. The best kitten insurance plan for you is one that helps you do just that. You deserve nothing less than a kitten insurance plan with super-extensive accident & illness coverage.

It’s a great idea to research different kitten 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.

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

  1. When your kitten 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 90% of covered costs up to the annual limit, after your annual deductible has been met.
While you may see these terms used interchangeably, they refer to the same thing. Some providers use the terms pet health insurance or kitten health insurance to refer to their plans, but it’s important to remember that pet insurance plans are different from human health insurance plans. They work differently, and kitten insurance plans are typically designed to cover unexpected accidents and illnesses rather than all types of kitten health care. Oddly enough, pet insurance falls under property & casualty insurance.
Unlike a human health insurance HMO, your Pumpkin insurance plan’s coverage isn’t limited to a “network” of health care providers. Since you get paid back directly for eligible veterinary expenses you pay for upfront, your kitten 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 can help your kitten get 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 Washington, California, Ohio, Texas, or New York, you can help your cat get the eligible accident & illness care they may need.
There are no breed restrictions. Kittens of all breeds are welcome to enroll in Pumpkin insurance plans as long as they are 8 weeks and older. Pumpkin is proud to insure a diverse range of mixed breed kitties like Domestic Shorthairs and Longhairs, as well as pure breeds such as Maine Coons, Persians, Ragdolls and more – we love them all! We always recommend researching your kitten’s breed so you have all the info you need about their potential health needs as they grow. Check out our cat breed directory to learn more about your purrfect kitty.
While Pumpkin Kitten 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 pet insurance policy.
Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plans are designed to cover the diagnostics and treatments your kitten needs to get better when unexpected accidents or illnesses occur. They are not designed to cover routine wellness care that kittens need to stay healthy year-round, like vaccines to help prevent infectious diseases. That said, we know kitten insurance alone won’t solve your kitty’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; vaccine; and fecal “poop” test for intestinal worms.

Yep! You can enroll in a Pumpkin Kitten Insurance plan any time during your kitten’s life starting at 8 weeks old. However, if your kitty’s accident occurs before you enroll or during the 14-day waiting period, your Pumpkin plan (like most insurance plans) would not be able to cover it.

That said, if your kitten’s condition is curable (e.g., toxic ingestion, bite wound, or broken bone), was cured, and has been free of symptoms and treatment for 180 days, your Pumpkin plan would cover the same accident if it occured again in the future, with the exception of knee & hind leg ligament injuries. This won’t be the case with plans from all pet insurance providers.

To sum it up, while your Pumpkin plan wouldn’t be able to cover an accident that occured before enrolling or during the waiting period, you can absolutely still enroll your kitten and get coverage for new accidents or illnesses that happen in the future!

If your kitten 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 kitten 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].

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