Petplan’s comprehensive pet insurance includes the holistic care and behavioral therapy Trupanion charges you extra for. Our plan also covers curable medical conditions, which Trupanion refuses to cover at all. Plus, we don’t require a sign-up fee or limit enrollment based on your pet’s age.
Sick visit exam fees—saving you on average $50-$250 per visit
Up to $1,000 in VirtualVet visits (video, call or text)
Comprehensive dental illness and disease (Trupanion doesn't cover every tooth)
Up to $1,000 in behavioral therapy and medicine
No upper age limits
Illness waiting period
15 days
30 days
Enrollment fee
$0
$35
Curable exclusionary period
12 months
Undefined
Sick visit exam fees
Online vet visits
Comprehensive periodontal disease
Alternative & homeopathic therapies
Rider dependent
Live chat available
Dedicated app
Years in business
42 years
18 years
American Animal Hospital Association Preferred Provider
Preferred pet insurance provider to AARP members
Proud supporter of North Shore Animal League America
Petplan covers every adult tooth against accidents, injuries, illnesses and diseases, with no broad condition exclusions.
Trupanion offers limited dental coverage: Teeth outside of the canine and carnassial teeth will receive limited protection.
By age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of periodontal disease, which will worsen if left untreated.
Cover your pet
Holistic care is considered standard and covered on every Petplan policy.
Trupanion requires an expensive rider if you want coverage for acupuncture, chiropractic, hydrotherapy, naturopathy, physical therapy and rehabilitative therapy.
Petplan loves pets of all ages, which is why we welcome even the most senior dogs and cats to enroll.
Trupanion refuses to enroll pets that are age 14 or older.
Petplan covers the full sick visit including exam fees saving you $50-$250 per visit.
Trupanion doesn’t cover exam fees.
Every vet visit requires an exam, but not all providers will cover the attached fee.
Cover your petBoarding should you require hospitalization
VirtualVet visits (video chat, call or text)
With Petplan, these benefits are included at no extra charge. There is no copay or deductible and best of all, you can pick any vet in the US or Canada.
Other providers, including Trupanion, will charge you extra for this same coverage.
Petplan knows every pet has unique needs, which is why we offer flexible coverage with a wide range of benefits.
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