Pet insurance carrier reviews
We read the policy documents so you don't have to. Every review covers what's actually reimbursed, the waiting periods that catch people out, and the type of pet owner each carrier fits best.
Best for: Owners of young pets who want unlimited lifetime payouts
Trupanion sells a single, deliberately simple plan with no annual or lifetime payout cap, a 90% reimbursement rate on every policy, and a per-condition deductible that you only satisfy once for each diagnosis.
Read the full reviewBest for: Owners who want exam fees, dental and behavioral care included
Fetch bundles several things competitors treat as optional riders — sick-visit exam fees, dental disease, behavioral therapy and holistic care — into its standard illness-and-accident policy.
Read the full reviewBest for: Owners of birds, reptiles and other exotic pets
Nationwide was the first pet insurer in the United States and remains the only large carrier that will write a policy for birds, reptiles, rabbits and other exotic species alongside dogs and cats.
Read the full reviewBest for: Owners who want routine care budgeted alongside illness cover
Embrace pairs a conventional accident-and-illness policy with an optional Wellness Rewards allowance for routine care, and shrinks your annual deductible by $50 for every claim-free year.
Read the full reviewBest for: Budget-conscious owners of young, healthy pets
Lemonade runs an app-first policy with some of the lowest quotes in the category, AI-assisted claims that can settle in minutes, and bundling discounts if you already hold renters or home cover with them.
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