What Colorado throws at your pet
There are risks to living anywhere, even in the Centennial State.
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Mountain lion attacks
Colorado is home to many mountain lions, making attacks a real risk for pets.
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Altitude sickness
Pets out hiking, brought up to elevation too quickly, can experience altitude sickness.
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Wildfire evacuation risk
Wildfire season brings evacuation stress and smoke inhalation risk.
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Ehrlichiosis & ticks
Expanding tick populations bring a growing ehrlichiosis risk.
Example city | Average monthly premium³ |
|---|---|
Colorado Springs | $53 |
Fort Collins | $39 |
Boulder | $45 |
Denver | $56 |
How much does pet insurance cost in Colorado?
From
$65
/mo² for dogs
There's no single price. What you pay depends on:
Your pet's age, breed, and species - older pets and some breeds cost more to insure
Where you live – vet prices in Denver and Boulder run higher than in rural Colorado
The plan you build - your annual limit, annual deductible and reimbursement rate
*Every purchase includes a $2 transaction fee
Accidents & illnesses
Dental illness treatments
Prescription medicines
Advanced care (stem cell)
Emergencies & hospitalization
Sick visit exam fees
Alternative therapies
Eye & ear infections
Behavioral issues
Hereditary & congenital conditions
Cancer & growths
Prescription food & supplements⁴
The most common claims in Colorado, covered
Most claims are for digestive issues, allergies, swallowed objects, and skin conditions – plus, in Colorado, altitude sickness and ehrlichiosis & ticks. Pumpkin's accident & illness coverage can help.
The best time to enroll is now.
Pumpkin plans feature key benefits that other providers exclude or charge extra for – including dental illness care. Pre-existing conditions are not covered though, so it pays to enroll your pet young and (hopefully) healthy.
What Colorado pets can expect from Pumpkin
No upper age or breed restrictions
Enroll any breed from 8 weeks and up.
Any vet, anywhere
Visit any licensed vet, specialist, or ER in the US and Canada.
Up to 90% back
Choose an 80% or 90% reimbursement rate for eligible vet bills.
More pets, more savings
Get up to 10% off a Pumpkin plan for each additional pet you enroll.⁵
Buddy
$4,491 paid in 13 minutes
"Buddy needed two very expensive procedures. Pumpkin completely saved the day by rushing funds into my account within (literal) minutes. Buddy and I are so grateful!"
– Willi, Buddy’s parent⁶
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Bandit
$1,263 paid in 13 minutes
“Bandit needed emergency care, which isn't always affordable. We rushed him to urgent care to get him the gold standard, knowing Pumpkin would also take care of us.”
- Katie, Bandit's parent⁶
Fiona
$2,734 paid in 8 minutes
“We didn't have to stress about the cost. Pumpkin took the financial aspect off the table while we dealt with the gut-wrenching experience of seeing our helpless baby girl in pain.”
– Linette, Fiona's parent⁶
Real claims covered by Pumpkin
Love from parents up and down the state
Does pet insurance cover pre-existing conditions?
No pet insurer covers pre-existing conditions, including Pumpkin – that's true nationwide, not just here. That's exactly why it pays to enroll your pet while they're young and healthy, before anything comes up.
Where does pet insurance work?
Anywhere. With Pumpkin you can use any licensed vet, specialist, or emergency clinic in Colorado – or anywhere else in the US and Canada. There are no networks and no in-network or out-of-network providers to worry about.
How much does pet insurance cost in Colorado?
The cost of a Pumpkin pet insurance plan varies by your pet's age, breed, species, home zip code, and the plan you build. You can adjust your deductible, annual limit, and reimbursement rate to fit your budget. Get a free quote.
Is pet insurance worth it in Colorado?
For many Colorado pet parents, yes. Colorado is the only major state where mountain lion attacks on pets are a documented, recurring risk, on top of wildfire evacuation stress and altitude sickness. A plan that pays back up to 90% can help cover it.
What does pet insurance cover?
Pumpkin Pet Insurance plans cover diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and prescriptions for new injuries and illnesses. That includes common claims like digestive issues, allergies, swallowed objects, and skin conditions, as well as hereditary and dental conditions.
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