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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.

4.6 / 5
Trupanion Review: One Simple Plan With No Payout Limits

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.

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4.4 / 5
Fetch Review: Broad Coverage With Perks Others Charge Extra For

Best 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.

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4.0 / 5
Nationwide Review: The Only Major Insurer That Covers Birds and Exotics

Best 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.

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4.3 / 5
Embrace Review: Wellness Rewards and a Shrinking Deductible

Best 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.

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4.1 / 5
Lemonade Review: The Cheapest Fast-Claims Option We Compare

Best 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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