What North Carolina throws at your pet
There are risks to living anywhere, even in the Tar Heel State.
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Heartworm
Dense heartworm presence across the Piedmont makes prevention essential.
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Snake bites
Copperhead and timber rattlesnake bites are a costly emergency on popular hiking trails.
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Ear infections
Humidity and outdoor adventures can make ear infections a common vet visit.
Example city | Average monthly premium³ |
|---|---|
Durham | $43 |
Asheville | $46 |
Raleigh | $49 |
Charlotte | $39 |
How much does pet insurance cost in North Carolina?
From
$44
/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 Charlotte and the Triangle run higher than in the mountains
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 North Carolina, covered
Most claims are for digestive issues, allergies, swallowed objects, and skin conditions – plus, in North Carolina, snake bites and heartworm. 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 North Carolina 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
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
Zeus
$4,168 paid in 12 minutes
"Zeus needed diagnostic imaging, surgery and post-surgery hospitalization for a splenectomy. I am eternally grateful to the veterinarians at the surgical center and hospital for his care."
– Deidre, Zeus’s parent⁶
Dewey
$3,935 paid in 10 minutes
"The money concern was removed, it’s such a relief… he hates the cone though."
– David, Dewey’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 North Carolina – 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
For many North Carolina pet parents, yes. The mountains are a rapidly emerging Lyme disease zone and heartworm is prevalent across the Piedmont. 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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