Every Cat Deserves
the Pet Insurance of Champions
Protect your cat or kitten with award-winning pet coverage through AKC Pet Insurance
America’s Best Insurance Companies
2022
Best Pet Insurance For Pre-Existing Conditions
2023
Best for pets with pre-existing conditions
May 2023
Benefits of AKC Pet Insurance
Built with you in mind, we’re giving pet owners what they really need. A few things people love about us:
Exclusive AKC Partner
The American Kennel Club is the largest and most-respected canine registry in the world. Since 2003, AKC Pet Insurance has served as their exclusive insurance brand partner.
Suit Your Pet and Wallet
AKC Pet Insurance's selection of policy add-ons and customizable coverage options help you create a plan as unique as your dog or cat.
Keep Your Vet
Through AKC Pet Insurance, you and your pet can keep your vet and visit any licensed provider in the United States or Canada.
Pre-Existing Conditions
AKC Pet Insurance is the only brand that offers the industry’s most comprehensive pre-existing condition coverage after 365 days of continuous coverage (not available in all states).
Experts on Speed Dial
Need answers in the early morning or dead of night? Policyholders can call or chat with the 24/7 Vet Helpline any time of day for quick answers to their pet care questions.
Easy Access to Vet Records
The Pet Cloud mobile app connects pet owners to a like-minded community, provides a database of pet care resources, and makes it easy to keep medical records and insurance forms organized.
How Does Cat Insurance Work?
We understand that your cat is part of the family—and you care for them like family. Policies offered through AKC Pet Insurance help safeguard your cat's health and protect you from unexpected costs.
Pay Your Vet
Take your dog to any specialist, licensed vet, or emergency clinic. Once you’ve paid the bill, keep your itemized invoice.
File a Claim
Fill out a claim form and submit it to us. We’ll take care of the rest.
Get Reimbursed
We’ll reimburse you for eligible expenses by check or direct deposit.
What Does AKC Pet Insurance Cover?
Broken Bones
Don’t let your pet's broken bones break your budget.
Cancer
Rest easy knowing you’re covered for expensive cancer treatments.
ACL Illness
Get your pet moving again after an ACL illness.
Toxin Ingestion*
Get help with vet fees after accidental toxin ingestion.
Hypothyroidism
Coverage for diagnosis, treatment, and prescription medications.
Digestive Issues
Make your dog comfortable with treatments on digestive issues.
Allergies
Coverage for your pet's seasonal and long-term allergies.
UTIs
Relax, your pet's covered for UTI testing and treatment.
IVDD**
Keep your pet mobile with covered IVDD treatments.
*Foreign body ingestion, catfights/dogfights, and toxin ingestion are only covered once during the lifetime of a pet. See your policy for additional details.
**Covered after 180 days of continuous coverage.
* After 365 days of continuous coverage. Not available in all states.
** Limited coverage.
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