Allstate Pet Insurance Review


Allstate Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Allstate ranks 14th in cat affordability and 12th in dog affordability, with monthly premiums of $46 for cats and $73 for dogs.

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Allstate ranks sixth nationally in customer experience, with an A+ BBB rating and 4.3 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot for its pet insurance services.

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Allstate ranks 10th nationwide for coverage, offering comprehensive accident and illness insurance plus an optional wellness rewards program for routine care.

Allstate Pet Insurance Ratings

Allstate pet insurance (offered via Embrace) scores 2.30 out of 5 for cats and 2.55 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. The company leads in customer experience, ranking sixth nationally. Allstate ranks lower in affordability at 14th for cats and 12th for dogs. Allstate requires a two-day waiting period for accident coverage, shorter than many competitors.

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Affordability1.6614
Coverage1.8910
Overall Score2.314
Customer Experience3.546
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WHO IS ALLSTATE PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Allstate ranks among the best pet insurance companies for owners who want flexible deductibles and unlimited annual payouts. The provider includes hereditary conditions, behavioral issues and exam fees without extra costs. Accident coverage has a two-day waiting period.

Allstate Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Allstate sells pet insurance in all 50 states. It ranks 11th for dogs in six states and 11th for cats in one state. Allstate doesn't rank first in any state but maintains similar scores nationwide.

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Alabama1.6614
Alaska1.6614
Arizona1.6614
California1.6614
Colorado1.6614
Connecticut1.6614
Delaware1.6614
Florida1.6614
Georgia1.6614
Hawaii1.6614
Idaho1.6614
Illinois1.6614
Indiana1.6614
Iowa1.6614
Kansas1.6614
Kentucky1.6614
Louisiana1.6614
Maine1.6614
Maryland1.6614
Mississippi1.6614
Massachusetts1.6614
Michigan1.6614
Minnesota1.6614
Montana1.6614
Missouri1.6614
Nebraska1.6614
Nevada1.6614
New Hampshire1.6614
New Jersey1.6614
New Mexico1.6614
North Carolina1.6614
New York1.6614
North Dakota1.6614
Ohio1.6614
Oregon1.6614
Oklahoma1.6614
Pennsylvania1.6614
Rhode Island1.6614
South Carolina1.6613
South Dakota1.6614
Tennessee1.6614
Texas1.6614
Utah1.6614
Vermont1.6614
Virginia1.6614
Washington1.6614
West Virginia1.6614
Wisconsin1.6614
Wyoming1.6614
Arkansas2.0413

Allstate Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Allstate pet insurance fares against national competitors below.

AKC
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.85
AKC outperforms Allstate in affordability, coverage and customer experience.
ASPCA
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.35
ASPCA costs less with higher scores in every category.
Fetch
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.95
Fetch offers better coverage, but Allstate has lower premiums. Both rank low for customer experience.
Figo
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Figo costs less and provides more comprehensive coverage than Allstate.
Hartville
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.90
Hartville beats Allstate on both affordability and coverage.
Lemonade
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.25
Lemonade costs less and offers better coverage than Allstate.
Liberty
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.30
Liberty costs less for dogs. Allstate ranks higher for customer service. Both score low overall.
MetLife
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.40
MetLife costs less, while Allstate ranks higher for customer experience. Both have limited coverage options.
Nationwide
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.65
Nationwide provides better coverage but costs more. Allstate scores higher for dogs.
Pets Best
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Pets Best charges lower premiums with broader coverage than Allstate.
Pumpkin
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin costs less and scores higher in affordability, coverage and customer experience.
Rainwalk
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk offers better customer service and lower premiums than Allstate.
Spot
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Spot has cheaper rates and better coverage and customer service than Allstate.

How Much Does Allstate Pet Insurance Cost?

Allstate's pet insurance costs an average of $73 per month ($874 annually) for dogs and $46 per month ($547 annually) for cats. Your location and pet breed affect your premium.

Cat$46$32$547$37944%
Dog$73$60$874$72321%

Allstate Pet Insurance Rates by State

Pet insurance rates differ by state due to local veterinary costs and claim patterns. Allstate's cheapest pet insurance for cats costs $29 monthly in Arkansas and $61 in Maine. Dog coverage ranges from $46 monthly in Arkansas to $97 in Maine.

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Arkansas$29$344
North Dakota$34$400
Alabama$35$415
Missouri$37$443
Oklahoma$37$448
Louisiana$38$449
Nebraska$38$452
Montana$38$456
Kentucky$39$461
Tennessee$39$469
Mississippi$39$470
West Virginia$40$481
Kansas$40$480
Iowa$41$486
Rhode Island$41$485
Indiana$41$492
Wyoming$42$498
Georgia$42$498
New Mexico$42$501
South Dakota$42$504
Vermont$43$509
Idaho$43$515
Nevada$43$515
North Carolina$43$517
Alaska$44$525
South Carolina$44$527
Michigan$45$532
Ohio$45$537
Delaware$45$540
Texas$46$551
Utah$47$559
Minnesota$47$562
Hawaii$48$580
New York$49$583
Wisconsin$49$586
Florida$50$596
New Jersey$50$597
Illinois$50$597
Pennsylvania$51$612
Connecticut$52$619
Washington$52$625
Arizona$53$635
New Hampshire$54$644
Maryland$54$645
Virginia$54$647
California$59$708
Massachusetts$60$711
Colorado$60$714
Oregon$60$721
Maine$61$735

Allstate Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Allstate's pet insurance premiums depend on your pet's breed. Cat owners pay $40 monthly for domestic shorthairs but $56 for exotic shorthairs. Dog premiums range from $30 for small mixed breeds under 20 pounds to $141 for Bullmastiffs. Breed-specific health risks and veterinary costs explain the price differences.

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Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$30$362
Small Mix (11-25)$35$415
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$35$423
Small Mix (0-20)$36$424
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$36$434
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$36$431
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$38$445
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$39$466
Domestic Shorthair$40$475
Chihuahua$40$477
Small Mix (11-30)$41$491
British Longhair$41$490
Ragdoll$42$499
Bombay$42$499
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$42$497
Morkie$42$507
Siamese$42$507
Maltipoo$42$511
Russian Blue$43$513
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$43$520
Shih Tzu$44$533
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$45$535
Norwegian Forest cat$45$535
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$45$534
Birman$45$541
Tonkinese$45$541
Jack Russell Terrier$46$547
Chinchilla$46$549
Devon Rex$46$549
Serengeti$46$550
Munchkin$46$551
Burmese$46$552
Cockapoo$46$555
Himalayan$47$561
Scottish Fold$47$563
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$47$573
Bengal$47$566
Snowshoe$48$569
Havanese$48$574
Yorkshire terrier$48$576
Cornish Rex$49$583
British Shorthair$49$582
Miniature Poodle$49$587
Persian$49$586
Puggle$49$588
Toy Poodle$49$588
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$49$592
Siberian$49$589
Savannah$49$591
Cavapoo$50$599
Balinese$50$594
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$50$599
Maltese$50$599
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$50$601
Shiba Inu$50$602
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$50$602
Papillon$50$602
Pomeranian$50$603
Coton De Tulear$51$609
Australian Mist$51$613
Miniature Pinscher$51$613
Groodle$52$616
Sphynx$52$617
Cavachon$52$622
Schnoodle$52$624
Maine Coon$52$623
Australian Silky Terrier$53$631
Lhasa Apso$53$633
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$53$636
Australian Shepherd$53$633
Dachshund$53$640
Abyssinian$53$638
Japanese Chin$54$642
Dingo$54$645
American Hairless Terrier$54$643
Japanese Spitz$54$648
Border Collie$54$648
Basenji$54$651
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$55$657
English Toy Terrier$55$655
American Eskimo$55$662
Miniature Dachshund$55$661
Shetland Sheepdog$56$664
Fox Terrier$56$668
Australian Terrier$56$670
Goldendoodle$56$672
Exotic Shorthair$56$671
Labradoodle$56$674
Pekingese$56$674
Peruvian Hairless Dog$56$674
Border Terrier$56$677
Miniature Schnauzer$57$677
West Highland White Terrier$57$677
Husky$57$680
Bichon Frise$57$683
Norwich Terrier$58$690
Brussels Griffon$58$692
Siberian Husky$58$697
Miniature Fox Terrier$59$703
Norfolk Terrier$59$706
Italian Greyhound$59$706
Cairn Terrier$59$708
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$59$714
Welsh Springer Spaniel$59$713
Bearded Collie$59$711
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$59$713
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$60$717
Irish Terrier$60$717
Boston Terrier$60$716
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$60$718
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$60$720
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$60$717
Affenpinscher$60$720
Icelandic Sheepdog$60$720
Wire Fox Terrier$60$722
German Pinscher$60$723
Whippet$61$727
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$61$732
Australian Cattle Dog$62$740
Finnish Lapphund$62$747
Alaskan Husky$62$746
Australian Kelpie$63$752
Norwegian Elkhound$63$756
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$63$758
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$63$755
German Spitz$63$756
Welsh Terrier$63$759
Standard Schnauzer$63$763
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$64$763
Mixed Breed$64$772
Collie$64$769
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$64$764
Beagle$65$776
Pug$65$774
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$65$776
English Springer Spaniel$65$780
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$65$780
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$65$780
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$65$780
Small Mix (0-25)$65$780
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$65$780
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$65$780
Tibetan Terrier$65$783
Puli$66$791
Cocker spaniel$66$792
Pointer$66$795
German Shorthaired Pointer$66$797
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$67$802
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$67$805
Keeshond$67$808
Samoyed$68$813
Smooth Collie$68$813
Scottish Terrier$68$815
Italian Spinone$69$823
English Foxhound$69$827
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$69$827
English Pointer$70$840
Vizsla$71$847
American Foxhound$71$844
Saluki$71$848
Field Spaniel$71$856
Rough Collie$71$855
Foxhound$71$855
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$72$861
Portuguese Water Dog$72$862
Corgi$73$873
Irish Setter$73$874
Labrador Retriever$73$874
Alaskan Malamute$73$876
Harrier$74$882
German Shepherd$74$888
Standard Poodle$75$894
Bracco Italiano$75$901
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$76$911
Golden Retriever$76$914
English Setter$76$912
Afghan Hound$77$919
Hungarian Vizsla$79$948
Pitbull$80$956
Lurcher$80$958
Alsation$80$963
Chow Chow$81$967
Airedale Terrier$81$971
Miniature Bull Terrier$82$980
Briard$82$976
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$82$981
Estrela Mountain Dog$84$1,003
Clumber Spaniel$84$1,003
Alsatian$84$1,008
Old English Sheepdog$84$1,007
Akita$85$1,016
Komondor$85$1,018
Greyhound$86$1,028
Dalmatian$86$1,033
Bull Terrier$87$1,041
American Staffordshire Terrier$87$1,043
Small Mix (20 and under pounds)$87$1,045
Giant Mix (90 pounds+)$88$1,046
Rhodesian Ridgeback$89$1,064
Gordon Setter$89$1,068

Is Allstate Pet Insurance Expensive?

Allstate ranks 12th for dogs and 14th for cats in affordability, making it a midrange option. Your costs depend on your pet's age and your chosen deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$1,000
$10,000
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$29$34838%

Allstate Pet Insurance Discounts

Allstate provides pet insurance discounts for military members and multiple pets under a single policy.

Military
5%
Active and former U.S. military members (NY and TN excluded)
Multiple pet
10%
Two or more pets on one policy

Allstate Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Allstate ranks sixth nationally for pet insurance customer service. It has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and receives moderate scores on Trustpilot. Reddit users report mixed experiences with Allstate's support team. Customers praise responsive and helpful service representatives but criticize claim denials and delayed support responses.

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    Allstate Trustpilot Reviews

    Allstate earns a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. Most policyholders report positive experiences with Allstate's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    Allstate Better Business Bureau Rating

    Allstate holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and maintains BBB Accredited Business status. The A+ grade is BBB's top rating, showing Allstate meets its standards for trust and resolves customer complaints well. To get BBB accreditation, companies must promise to address customer issues and follow ethical business practices.

Allstate Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Reddit users have mixed feelings about Allstate pet insurance. Our analysis of 21 comments found 29% were positive, with six favorable responses against 15 negative ones. Users who liked Allstate praised quick customer service and clear policy language. More customers complained about claim denials and coverage gaps. Pet owners report varied experiences with Allstate's claims process.

Allstate Pet Insurance Coverage

Allstate provides pet insurance for dogs and cats. Pet owners can adjust their plan with multiple coverage levels and optional add-ons to fit their budget and their pet's health needs.

Accident and illness plan
Covers injuries, illnesses, diagnostics, surgery, medications, hereditary and congenital conditions, behavioral issues and alternative care
Bilateral conditions
If one side has a pre-existing condition, the other side isn't covered
Pre-existing conditions
Not covered unless curable and symptom-free for 12 months
Two days for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, six months for orthopedic issues (waived with vet exam)
Enrollment restrictions
Full coverage for pets ages six weeks to 14 years. Accident-only coverage for pets 15 and older. No breed exclusions.
70%, 80% or 90%
Accident-only plan
$100 deductible, 90% reimbursement, $5,000 annual maximum
$200–1,000 annually (state-dependent)
$5,000–30,000 annually; no lifetime caps

*Coverage varies by state and policy terms. Always review your specific policy documents and consult your insurance provider to understand exact coverage terms, exclusions, limitations and waiting periods before enrollment.

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HOW ALLSTATE REIMBURSES CLAIMS AND ADJUSTS POLICIES

Allstate reimburses based on actual veterinary costs rather than using benefit schedules or UCR limits (usual, customary and reasonable fees). You pay your vet first, then Allstate processes your claim for direct reimbursement. Premiums increase over time based on your pet's age, inflation or location changes. You can adjust your policy anytime, though increasing coverage levels resets certain waiting periods.

Allstate Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Allstate provides an optional wellness plan for pet owners seeking comprehensive coverage. This plan covers routine preventive care like vaccinations, dental cleanings and regular wellness exams. Wellness coverage begins immediately upon enrollment, with no deductibles or waiting periods required.

Wellness rewards
Reimburses preventive and routine care such as exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, grooming, behavior training, prescription diets and microchipping

Is Allstate Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Allstate charges $73 monthly for dog insurance and $46 for cat coverage on average. The company ranks sixth nationally for customer experience and maintains moderate ratings from third-party reviewers. Pet owners can select from accident-only plans, comprehensive accident and illness coverage, plus optional wellness add-ons for routine care expenses.

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Allstate Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Allstate pet insurance coverage and policies below.

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How We Rated Allstate Pet Insurance

Allstate ranks midtier nationally but excels in specific states and demographics. To identify where Allstate offers the best value, we evaluated pricing, customer feedback and coverage across three weighted categories.

Affordability (50%): Premiums drive pet insurance decisions. We gathered quotes for dogs and cats across age groups, breeds and plan configurations. This heavy weighting reflects the reality that monthly premiums matter most when choosing between mid-range insurers like Allstate.

Customer experience (30%): Allstate's claims process and support quality separate it from competitors. We analyzed Trustpilot reviews and Reddit discussions to capture real experiences with claims, denials and customer service responsiveness.

Coverage options (20%): Allstate offers standard accident and illness protection plus optional wellness add-ons. We assessed deductible choices ($200 to $1,000), annual limits ($5,000 to $30,000) and reimbursement rates (70%, 80%, 90%) to determine flexibility for different budgets.

Our pricing analysis uses quotes for a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and 7-year-old Ragdoll with $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and 80% reimbursement (the most common configuration among pet owners).

About Connor Bolton


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Connor Bolton is Senior SEO and Content Manager at MoneyGeek, where he leads the business and pet insurance editorial teams. As editorial lead for both verticals, Connor sets the research framework, data standards, and content structure that his writers execute, directly authoring in-depth guides himself and reviewing all team content for accuracy and practical value before it goes live. With over four years evaluating insurance products across personal, commercial, and specialty lines, he brings cross-vertical knowledge to every guide the team produces.

Connor architected MoneyGeek's insurance research infrastructure across all major verticals including auto, home, renters, life, health, business, and pet, building systems for pricing analysis, provider-level research, customer experience evaluation, and coverage analysis with AI support. The infrastructure includes over 6 million data points for business insurance across 408 industry areas, all 50 states, and 16 vehicle types, and over 5 million pet insurance profiles across 18 major providers and hundreds of breed and age combinations. Connor's insurance cost research and his team's work has been cited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, CBS News, Forbes and LegalZoom.

Beyond the data, Connor stays connected to how the market actually operates, drawing on direct conversations with underwriters and carrier liaisons at Ethos, The Hartford, NEXT Insurance, Nationwide, and State Farm, and monitoring business and pet owner communities including Reddit, to inform how he interprets findings and frames guidance for real buyers.

He is the direct editorial contact for methodology questions at connor@moneygeek.com and can be found on LinkedIn.