Joy
This company gives us a peace of mind
This company gives us a peace of mind. Very easy to get claims sent in and settled. Refund returns are fast and easy.

If pets are your kids, we’re your insurance.Dog, cat – doesn’t matter.When your kid is hurt or sick, a Pumpkin Pet Insurance plan can help you make decisions based on need, not cost, with up to 90% cash back on eligible vet bills. Count on premium accident and illness coverage, plus an urgent pay service that shows up in the moments that matter most – before you pay for treatment. At Pumpkin, we’re here for wellness too, with products to support the preventive care vets recommend every year, through every phase. You want the best for them. We’re right there with you.
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Joy
This company gives us a peace of mind. Very easy to get claims sent in and settled. Refund returns are fast and easy.
Joseph
WARNING TO CONSUMERS — BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH PUMPKIN PET INSURANCE *** UPDATE: As you can see below, Pumpkin did not read my complaint and left a generic response explaining pre-existing conditions — which my dog’s emergency visit was NOT! RUN from this company and do not give them a dime of your money — call Nationwide Pet Insurance!! And for all denials from PUMPKIN, call Dylan Whitehead — Head of Claims — directly on his office phone and email (available on Rocketreach) to assist in resolving this matter — then proceed to media complaints, regulatory complaints, Department of Insurance, and binding arbitration to ensure these crooks cover what you are owed ! In my experience, Pumpkin Pet Insurance appears willing to label even clearly idiopathic veterinary conditions as “pre-existing” in order to deny or delay legitimate emergency claims. My service dog recently suffered a serious emergency episode involving Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE/AHDS), requiring urgent veterinary treatment and hospitalization. BY DEFINITION AHDS is widely recognized within veterinary medicine as an IDIOPATHIC condition — meaning the exact cause is unknown and it is not automatically tied to prior medical history. Importantly, my treating ER veterinarian specifically confirmed this distinction. Despite this, Pumpkin issued what appeared to be an extremely rapid denial attempt claiming the condition was somehow related to “pre-existing” issues. The denial occurred so quickly that it seriously raises concerns regarding whether the claim received any meaningful or medically competent review whatsoever. Remember consumers — those companies are in the business to deny your claims — NOT APPROVE THEM !! Consumers should understand: Idiopathic illnesses by definition are not automatically “pre-existing conditions.” Veterinary emergency claims deserve individualized, good-faith review based on actual medicine and veterinary evidence — not broad assumptions designed to minimize payouts. If you rely on pet insurance for true emergencies, I strongly encourage you to carefully review Pumpkin’s handling practices, denial standards, and appeals process before purchasing coverage. I am currently pursuing formal appeals, veterinary documentation, and additional regulatory review regarding the handling of this matter. I am sure Pumpkin will reply to this review spouting some generic scripted diatribe — DO NOT BE SWAYED ! Pet owners purchase insurance for peace of mind during emergencies. In my experience, this process created the exact opposite. BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS with this company — there are amazing alternatives out there that will not scam the consumer under the guise of pre-existing conditions (Nationwide to name one!). RUN from this company and save your hard earned money from these vultures in sheep’s clothing !
Response from Pumpkin Pet InsuranceJun 1, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. As with most pet insurance, we have some exclusions, such as pre-existing conditions. These are conditions that occur before coverage begins or during a waiting period. With our plan, this doesn’t mean the condition can’t be covered in the future. An injury or illness that is cured and free of treatment and symptoms for 180 days will no longer be regarded as pre-existing, with the exception of knee and ligament conditions. If a knee or ligament condition occurs before the coverage effective date or during a waiting period, any future ones won’t be covered. Other exclusions include elective cosmetic & dental services and breeding-related costs.
Steven
Generally good responsiveness to claims and prompt payments on approved items
Matt
It’s very simple. Pumpkin does what they say ther are going to do. You actually get what you pay for.
Susan
The ease in which to submit a claim and speed at which the claim was reimbursed was impressive.
John
You did exactly what you said you would do.
Lynn
Could not get information about pre-existing conditions when talking to a representative on the phone. I was told you have to file a claim first and see if the cover it. They will not review your pets medical records ahead of time, so you can pay them premiums and then find out they would cover your pets illnesses
Response from Pumpkin Pet InsuranceMay 29, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry you were left with outstanding questions regarding pre-existing conditions. Like most pet insurance, our plans don’t cover pre-existing conditions – anything your pet showed signs of or was treated for before signing up or during the waiting period. Here’s where Pumpkin does things differently: not all pre-existing conditions are off the table forever. If an illness or injury is curable (think swallowed toy or kennel cough) and your pet fully recovers with no symptoms or treatment for 180 days, we could cover it if it comes back. The one exception is knee and ligament conditions. Is it still worth signing up? We think so. 45% of Pumpkin parents use their plan in the first year, and you could start getting up to 90% of eligible vet bills covered for new conditions in 14 days or less, depending on your state. [Plus, if you add our optional wellness package (not insurance), you could get refunds for routine care like yearly check-ups & vaccines on day one.]
rjohnson
they are the best pet ins. company period you might find a little cheaper but the customer service is second to none and they really care about you and your pets