Brian
Be prepared for denial of ANY…
Be prepared for denial of ANY pre-existing condition! All they have to see is that your vet mentions the word “behavioral” and whether the current issue had anything to do with a previous visit, they will deny it. I tried appealing the claim- waste of time. The people at Pumpkin I talked to were very nice, but I am beginning to wonder if this pet insurance is a waste of my money
Response from Pumpkin Pet InsuranceSep 30, 2026
Thanks for your feedback, Brian. 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. Please note: Because knee and ligament conditions are considered incurable, they are not eligible for this exception.




