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Petplan: Pet insurance reviews

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Based on 2,342 reviews, last reviewed 27th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

My dog became poorly and required tests, an overnigh... My dog became poorly and required tests, an overnight stay at a vet hospital. All the claim was sorted out between the vets and Petplan so quickly. I ... Read more Reviewed on: 15th October 2025
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Charlotte G

Latest lowest rating:

1

Missed checkup by 3 months won't pay 2 years later I have had petplan insurance for the past 4 years. I renewed my policy this year and as my dog missed her check up appt by 3 months petplan wouldn't p... Read more Reviewed on: 27th February 2026
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About this product

Petplan is one of the most well-known pet insurers in the UK.

Petplan promise to never charge you more for claiming and they’ve created policies that cover some things other insurers don’t. You can get pet insurance for dogs, cats and rabbits. There’s also a multi-pet cover option.

Petplan pet insurance reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Petplan before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Petplan Pet insurance reviews (2342)

Review of the Petplan, Pet insurance:

Fast, friendly and efficient

5
Only delays in payment were due to shortstaffing at vet. Even then petplan advised for reason for delay. Reviewed on: 29th September 2023

Early days so hard to judge

3
Early days just Started policy Reviewed on: 18th August 2020

Best company

5
Best company for pet insurance, does right for the pets and it’s customer. Reviewed on: 16th August 2020

Simply the best ....

5
How to sum up .... perhaps a wee bit more expensive but that gets you no quibble, no horrendous rise in premium when you make a claim and putting in a claim is now incredibly easy on line. I constantly recommend Pet Plan to anyone who asks me. Great company!! Reviewed on: 16th August 2020

No problems with paying the vet direct

5
My gsd Nala was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 months she was on pain meds and had a hip replacement op in March there was absolutely no problem with pet plan paying out straight to the vet great insurance Reviewed on: 15th August 2020

Excellent Claims Service

5
After many years of not having a need to make a claim, we have unfortunately, had to make 3 claims recently for two of our dogs. The whole process was so simple and easy with the claim being settled quickly. I was told years ago (by a chartered insurer), that you can only tell how good an insurance company is when you have to make a claim. Based on this advice, these guys are outstanding. I would not consider anyone else, they might be a bit dearer, but you get what you pay for and we have had experience with cheaper companies in the past wriggling out of paying the claim. Reviewed on: 15th August 2020

2 cats insured and lots of claims paid!

5
I have 2 cats insured with Petplan and have been a customer for over 10yrs. I’ve had multiple claims paid quickly and easily. The only pet insurer I’d use! Reviewed on: 14th August 2020

Its Starts Well Which Is A Good Bode!

5
I had heard from other people that this was a good pet insurance so when I was offered a free first month by my vet I went for it. I am new to this but Augustus Gunn, rag doll, aged 13 weeks is simply the best anyone could dream of, so I must cover him against the bad eventualities. Since then other people have recommeded Pet Plan. Reviewed on: 13th August 2020

A bit more expensive but well worth it

5
Never had a claim denied, payment promptly, Reviewed on: 13th August 2020

Always looked after me

5
I had my last cat insured through petplan. I took out the 'covered for life' policy when he was very young. For the last 3 yrs of his life he had kidney problems and needed lots of different tests and meds. I wouldn't have been able to afford his treatment and was so glad I made that decision many years earlier. I now have my current cat on the same policy and know that the help will be there when I need it. Reviewed on: 13th August 2020

Professional advice and quick payment

5
My dog Murphy injured his back and PetPlan told us where emergency care could be found and within days of our treatment we recieved a portion of the costs. Insurance that does what it says, plus the monthly care newsletters are great information. Reviewed on: 13th August 2020