Farmers Pet Insurance Review


Farmers Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Farmers ranks sixth for cat insurance affordability and fourth for dogs, with monthly premiums starting at $28 for cats and $53 for dogs.

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Farmers ranks fifth nationally for customer experience, maintaining an F rating with the BBB and receiving moderate reviews on Trustpilot.

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Farmers ranks second nationwide for coverage, offering accident-only and accident and illness plans with optional wellness add-ons.

Farmers Pet Insurance Ratings

Farmers' pet insurance (offered through Pets Best) scores 3.8 out of 5 for cats and 4.05 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. The provider excels in coverage options, but premiums run higher, especially for cat owners. Farmers requires a 14-day waiting period for accidents, which is standard for the industry.

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Affordability3.626
Coverage4.042
Customer Experience3.965
Overall Score3.807
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WHO IS FARMERS PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Farmers ranks among the best pet insurance companies for owners seeking affordable deductibles and unlimited coverage. The provider also includes hereditary conditions and behavioral therapy in standard plans without added costs.

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Farmers Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Farmers offers pet insurance nationwide across all 50 states. For dogs, it achieves second place in one state and third place in 25 states. Cat coverage performs less strongly, with third place in one state and seventh place in 23 states. While Farmers doesn't provide the best pet insurance overall, the company excels with coverage, ranking second nationally in all states for dogs and cats.

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Alabama3.706
Alaska3.587
Arizona3.496
Arkansas3.596
California3.688
Colorado3.717
Connecticut3.608
Delaware3.587
Florida3.526
Georgia3.646
Hawaii3.747
Idaho3.468
Illinois3.247
Indiana3.607
Iowa3.757
Kansas3.537
Kentucky3.776
Louisiana3.676
Maine3.856
Maryland4.005
Massachusetts3.648
Michigan3.547
Minnesota3.608
Mississippi3.657
Missouri3.696
Montana3.617
Nebraska3.366
Nevada3.347
New Hampshire3.667
New Jersey3.536
New Mexico3.717
New York3.577
North Carolina3.766
North Dakota3.498
Ohio3.786
Oklahoma3.578
Oregon3.768
Pennsylvania3.797
Rhode Island3.677
South Carolina3.208
South Dakota3.726
Tennessee3.416
Texas3.497
Utah3.788
Vermont3.626
Virginia3.858
Washington3.607
West Virginia3.677
Wisconsin3.626
Wyoming3.578

Farmers Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Farmers pet insurance performs against national competitors.

Farmers vs. AKC
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.85

AKC offers better coverage and higher overall scores, while Farmers is more affordable for dogs.

Farmers vs. ASPCA
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.35

ASPCA has cheaper dog plans, but Farmers provides better coverage and balanced scores for dogs and cats.

Farmers vs. Embrace
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.55
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.30

Farmers outperforms Embrace across all categories, offering better affordability, coverage and value.

Farmers vs. Fetch
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.95

Fetch has decent coverage, but Farmers wins on affordability and customer service, with higher scores.

Farmers vs. Figo
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.80

Figo is cheaper for cats, but Farmers provides more consistent coverage and higher dog scores overall.

Farmers vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.90

Hartville has affordable cat coverage, but Farmers performs better for dogs with higher coverage scores.

Farmers vs. Lemonade
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.25

Lemonade is cheaper and scores higher, Farmers offers stronger coverage for dogs and cats.

Farmers vs. Liberty

• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.30

Farmers outperforms Liberty in all areas, with better affordability, coverage and customer service.

Farmers vs. MetLife

• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.40

Farmers outperforms MetLife in all categories, delivering higher scores and better service.

Farmers vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.65

Nationwide lags in affordability, while Farmers provides better coverage and a more balanced offering.

Farmers vs. Pumpkin
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.15

Pumpkin is more affordable for cats, but Farmers provides better coverage and value, especially for dogs.

Farmers vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.95

Rainwalk leads in customer service, while Farmers provides better coverage and affordability balance.

Farmers vs. Spot
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.15

Spot is more affordable for cats with strong service, but Farmers maintains better coverage.

How Much Does Farmers Pet Insurance Cost?

Farmers' pet insurance costs an average of $53 monthly ($643 annually) for dog coverage and $28 monthly ($329 annually) for cats. Location and pet breed affect costs.

Dog$53$60$643$72311%
Cat$28$32$329$37913%

Farmers Pet Insurance Rates by State

Veterinary costs and local claim patterns affect what you pay. Farmers offers the cheapest pet insurance for cats in Arkansas at $19 monthly and $36 in Massachusetts. For dogs, Farmers charges $36 monthly in Arkansas and $69 in Massachusetts.

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Alabama$20$242
Alaska$27$321
Arizona$34$401
Arkansas$19$221
California$35$417
Colorado$35$414
Connecticut$32$376
Delaware$28$331
Florida$31$373
Georgia$25$297
Hawaii$28$333
Idaho$28$329
Illinois$34$408
Indiana$25$298
Iowa$23$277
Kansas$25$299
Kentucky$22$261
Louisiana$22$265
Maine$34$400
Maryland$27$323
Massachusetts$36$424
Michigan$28$330
Minnesota$29$342
Mississippi$24$280
Missouri$22$260
Montana$23$276
Nebraska$25$298
Nevada$29$341
New Hampshire$32$382
New Jersey$31$372
New Mexico$24$291
New York$30$358
North Carolina$25$293
North Dakota$21$253
Ohio$25$302
Oklahoma$23$275
Oregon$35$410
Pennsylvania$29$343
Rhode Island$24$286
South Carolina$29$344
South Dakota$25$291
Tennessee$26$304
Texas$29$348
Utah$27$314
Vermont$26$306
Virginia$30$352
Washington$32$379
West Virginia$24$285
Wisconsin$30$353
Wyoming$26$305

Farmers Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Farmers' premiums change based on pet breed. Cat owners pay $15 monthly for Russian Blues but $33 for Abyssinians. Dog premiums start at $18 for Chihuahuas and reach $117 for Bernese Mountain Dogs. Price differences reflect breed health risks and veterinary costs.

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Abyssinian$33$390
Affenpinscher$28$335
Afghan Hound$40$478
Airedale Terrier$49$581
Akita$54$659
Alaskan Husky$38$455
Alaskan Malamute$50$601
Alsatian$61$742
Alsation$59$708
American Bulldog$62$749
American Bully$71$855
American Eskimo$29$343
American Foxhound$41$493
American Hairless Terrier$40$480
American Staffordshire Terrier$52$617
Australian Cattle Dog$32$389
Australian Kelpie$42$499
Australian Mist$30$356
Australian Shepherd$24$282
Australian Silky Terrier$24$284
Australian Terrier$23$270
Balinese$20$242
Basenji$29$347
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$52$626
Basset Hound$56$674
Beagle$33$396
Bearded Collie$32$392
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$36$432
Bengal$23$272
Bernese Mountain Dog$117$1,397
Bichon Frise$28$335
Birman$23$275
Bloodhound$72$857
Bombay$17$197
Border Collie$30$357
Border Terrier$27$320
Borzoi$52$619
Boston Terrier$34$419
Boxer$70$842
Bracco Italiano$40$487
Briard$42$499
British Bulldog$78$937
British Longhair$24$283
British Shorthair$20$247
Brussels Griffon$32$375
Bullmastiff$115$1,376
Bull Mastiff$115$1,376
Bull Terrier$46$548
Burmese$16$192
Cairn Terrier$27$323
Cane Corso$83$996
Caucasian Shepherd Dog$80$964
Cavachon$36$430
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$40$484
Cavapoo$33$403
Central Asian Shepherd Dog$57$693
Chihuahua$18$217
Chinchilla$18$207
Chow Chow$39$464
Clumber Spaniel$65$783
Cockapoo$24$291
Cocker spaniel$37$443
Collie$48$578
Corgi$55$660
Cornish Rex$24$288
Coton De Tulear$28$328
Dachshund$27$321
Dalmatian$45$536
Devon Rex$31$365
Dingo$31$371
Doberman Pincher$69$824
Doberman Pinscher$101$1,220
Dogue de Bordeaux$112$1,344
Domestic Shorthair$16$192
English Bulldog$108$1,301
English Foxhound$36$441
English Mastiff$84$1,014
English Pointer$38$454
English Setter$38$456
English Springer Spaniel$37$443
English Toy Terrier$41$491
Estrela Mountain Dog$46$551
Exotic Shorthair$26$310
Field Spaniel$44$528
Finnish Lapphund$37$451
Foxhound$41$493
Fox Terrier$32$384
French Bulldog$77$926
German Pinscher$35$421
German Shepherd$42$507
German Shorthaired Pointer$35$420
German Spitz$30$357
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$51$609
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$48$574
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$43$525
Giant Mix (90 pounds+)$64$770
Goldendoodle$31$366
Golden Retriever$48$576
Gordon Setter$49$579
Great Dane$100$1,200
Great Pyrenees$50$601
Greyhound$55$665
Groodle$37$451
Harrier$37$445
Havanese$26$313
Himalayan$19$222
Hungarian Vizsla$47$566
Husky$42$510
Icelandic Sheepdog$36$442
Irish Setter$38$464
Irish Terrier$33$399
Italian Greyhound$37$449
Italian Spinone$39$475
Jack Russell Terrier$22$263
Japanese Chin$34$411
Japanese Spitz$40$478
Kangal Shepherd Dog$86$1,038
Keeshond$32$388
Komondor$52$617
Labradoodle$32$381
Labrador Retriever$53$643
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$44$528
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$40$483
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$44$539
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$48$574
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$44$528
Large Mix (71+ pounds)$80$962
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$43$525
Lhasa Apso$26$308
Lurcher$64$771
Maine Coon$26$312
Maltese$28$334
Maltipoo$23$275
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$35$421
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$37$442
Medium Mix (21-70 pounds)$83$997
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$44$529
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$37$441
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$48$574
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$37$443
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$36$435
Miniature Bull Terrier$48$577
Miniature Dachshund$31$369
Miniature Fox Terrier$27$320
Miniature Pinscher$27$316
Miniature Poodle$25$299
Miniature Schnauzer$27$318
Mixed Breed$47$568
Mixed Breed Giant (>90 lbs)$67$805
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$44$528
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$33$393
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$27$327
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$28$343
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$26$317
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$39$468
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$47$562
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$49$592
Morkie$33$403
Munchkin$21$259
Newfoundland$97$1,165
Norfolk Terrier$28$332
Norwegian Elkhound$44$527
Norwegian Forest cat$25$296
Norwich Terrier$27$324
Olde English Bulldogge$98$1,189
Old English Buldogge$69$831
Old English Sheepdog$42$501
Papillon$24$291
Pekingese$24$284
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$40$479
Persian$19$220
Peruvian Hairless Dog$37$444
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$60$721
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$38$464
Pitbull$43$515
Pointer$37$452
Pomeranian$31$370
Portuguese Water Dog$46$554
Pug$36$438
Puggle$27$325
Puli$35$424
Ragdoll$24$290
Rhodesian Ridgeback$57$685
Rottweiler$96$1,153
Rough Collie$52$629
Russian Blue$15$179
Saint Bernard$113$1,350
Saluki$44$527
Samoyed$40$483
Savannah$30$357
Schnoodle$30$357
Scottish Deerhound$53$626
Scottish Fold$20$242
Scottish Terrier$38$454
Serengeti$28$327
Shar Pei$85$1,026
Shetland Sheepdog$32$378
Shiba Inu$27$319
Shih Tzu$22$268
Siamese$15$183

Is Farmers Pet Insurance Expensive?

Farmers ranks sixth for cat insurance and fourth for dogs in our study. It's reasonably priced rather than the cheapest available. Costs depend on pet age and chosen deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$1,000
$10,000
70%
$17$19921%

Farmers Pet Insurance Discounts

Farmers provides pet insurance discounts that lower premiums. Customers receive a 5% discount on BestBenefit accident and illness plans in most states and 5% when they insure more than one pet. Some veterinary clinics participate in the My Vet Knows Best program. Owners save by enrolling pets within 10 days of an exam.

Employer group benefit

5%

Must join a participating employer's group plan

Multiple pets

5%

Must insure more than one pet with Farmers

Veterinary staff

5%

Must work as a staff at a veterinary clinic

Military

5%

Must have a military background (active duty service member, veteran or military spouse/kid)

Farmers Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Farmers places fifth nationally for customer service among cat and dog insurers. The company maintains a low Better Business Bureau rating and receives moderate reviews on Trustpilot. Reddit feedback varies widely. Some customers appreciate the quick responses and knowledgeable representatives. Others struggle with claim denials and long wait times when contacting support.

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    Farmers Trustpilot Reviews

    Farmers earns a 3.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. Most policyholders report positive experiences with Farmers' coverage and customer support. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about insurance companies.

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    Farmers Better Business Bureau Rating

    Farmers holds an F rating from the Better Business Bureau and is not currently BBB accredited. The F grade indicates the company has not met BBB standards for trust or effective complaint resolution. BBB accreditation requires companies to maintain ethical business practices and address customer concerns promptly.

Farmers Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Reddit users have mixed opinions about Farmers in our analysis of 10 comments. Farmers earned 70% positive feedback, with seven favorable and three negative comments. Users praised responsive customer service and clear policy language. Others criticized claim denials and coverage gaps, showing varied experiences with Farmers' claims process. Results reflect a small sample of user opinions.

Farmers Pet Insurance Coverage

Farmers offers pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Policies can be customized by selecting deductibles, reimbursement levels and annual limits. Routine care coverage can be added for broader protection.

$100 to $1,000

$5,000, $10,000, Unlimited

70%, 80%, 90%
Coverage for accident-only plan

Treatment for injuries such as broken bones, swallowed objects, poisoning, surgery and emergency care

Coverage for accident and illness plan

Includes accident coverage plus hereditary and chronic conditions, cancer, infections, allergies, diagnostic testing, hospitalizations and surgery

Covers prescribed medications for an eligible accident or illness

Chronic conditions
Continued coverage if the condition was not pre-existing and the policy is renewed

3 days for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, 6 months for cruciate ligament events and related conditions

Enrollment restrictions

No upper age limits

*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.

Farmers Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Farmers offers optional wellness plans that reimburse for preventive care, like annual exams, vaccinations and routine screenings. These add-ons have no deductibles or waiting periods, so benefits begin immediately once enrolled.

EssentialWellness

Covers routine exams, core vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and preventive blood work

BestWellness

Includes all Essential benefits plus spay/neuter, dental cleanings, advanced blood panels and additional vaccines

Exam Fees

Provides coverage for examinations performed by a licensed vet to treat a covered accident or illness

Physical Therapy

Covers treatments like acupunture, chiropractic, treadmill therapy, gait training and more

Is Farmers Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Farmers charges $53 monthly for dog coverage and $28 for cats on average. The company ranks fifth nationally for customer experience and maintains moderate Trustpilot and BBB ratings. Pet owners can select accident-only or comprehensive accident and illness plans, with optional wellness coverage add-ons available for routine care needs.

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Farmers Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

Find answers to common Farmers pet insurance questions in this section.

Is Farmers pet insurance worth it in 2025?

What do Reddit users really think about Farmers pet insurance?

Does Farmers cover pre-existing conditions for pets?

Can I get a discount for insuring multiple pets with Farmers?

Is Farmers pet insurance available in my state?

How We Rated Farmers Pet Insurance

Finding the right pet insurance can seem overwhelming, which is why we examined Farmers across three key evaluation areas:

Affordability (50% of score): We gathered premium data from various pet breeds, age groups and plan types, incorporating available discounts to reflect actual costs pet owners pay.

Customer Experience (30% of score): This assessment draws from customer reviews and ratings on platforms like Trustpilot and Reddit to gauge real user satisfaction levels.

Coverage Options (20% of score): We analyzed policy benefits, available add-ons and the breadth of protection to assess overall coverage value.

All cost evaluations used standardized quotes for a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and 7-year-old Ragdoll with $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and 80% reimbursement rate.

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, is MoneyGeek's resident Personal Finance Expert. With over five years of experience analyzing the insurance market, he conducts original research and creates tailored content for all types of buyers. His insights have been featured in publications like CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

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He writes about economics and insurance, breaking down complex topics so people know what they're buying.


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