USAA Pet Insurance Review


USAA Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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USAA ranks 14th for cat insurance affordability and 12th for dogs. It has monthly premiums that begin at $46 for cats and $73 for dogs.

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USAA has strong ratings with an A+ BBB rating and 4.1 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot for pet insurance services.

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USAA ranks tenth nationwide for coverage, offering comprehensive accident and illness insurance. It has an optional Wellness Rewards program for preventive care.

USAA Pet Insurance Ratings

USAA's pet insurance (offered through Embrace) scores 2.3 out of 5 for cats and 2.55 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. The company is in sixth place for customer experience. It has higher premiums, ranking 14th for cats and 12th for dogs. USAA requires a two-day waiting period for accidents and 14 days for illnesses before coverage begins.

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Coverage1.8910
Affordability2.2212
Overall Score2.5513
Customer Experience3.546
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WHO IS USAA PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

USAA Pet Insurance ranks among the best pet insurance companies for owners wanting unlimited coverage and stackable discounts for maximum savings. The provider also covers hereditary conditions and behavioral therapy without extra charges.

Learn more about the best pet insurance options for your pet:

USAA Pet Insurance Ratings by State

USAA offers pet insurance nationwide. It is in 11th place in six states for dogs and one state for cats. While USAA does not offer the best pet insurance overall, it shows moderate performance. Its strongest category is customer experience, where it ranks sixth nationally in all 50 states for both dogs and cats.

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Utah1.6712
Ohio1.6713
Oregon1.7513
Hawaii1.8412
Colorado1.913
California1.9813
New Hampshire2.0512
Georgia2.112
Massachusetts2.112
North Carolina2.1313
Wisconsin2.1612
South Dakota2.1712
Iowa2.2113
Connecticut2.2112
Minnesota2.2212
South Carolina2.2612
Virginia2.2612
Delaware2.2812
Maine2.2812
Vermont2.312
Maryland2.312
Louisiana2.3312
Indiana2.3512
Michigan2.3612
Rhode Island2.3712
New Jersey2.3912
New York2.3912
Florida2.4112
Alaska2.4212
Mississippi2.4412
West Virginia2.4712
Montana2.4812
Pennsylvania2.4912
Texas2.4912
Alabama2.5112
Arizona2.5312
Missouri2.5312
Kentucky2.5612
Kansas2.6212
Idaho2.6412
Oklahoma2.6512
Wyoming2.6612
New Mexico2.6812
Nevada2.7812
Tennessee2.7912
North Dakota2.812
Washington2.8912
Nebraska2.9612
Illinois3.0512
Arkansas3.1312

USAA Pet Insurance Comparison

You can look at how USAA performs alongside other pet insurance providers.

USAA vs. AKC
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.85
AKC is stronger across all categories, especially coverage. USAA trails in affordability and overall scores.
USAA vs. ASPCA
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.85 • Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.35
ASPCA offers better affordability and overall scores. USAA ranks lower in every category.
USAA vs. Fetch
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.95
Fetch scores higher than USAA on coverage, while USAA has a slight advantage on affordability. Both rank low on customer experience.
USAA vs. Figo
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Figo scores higher than USAA in affordability, coverage and overall scores.
USAA vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.90
Hartville offers better affordability and coverage. USAA ranks lower across most categories.
USAA vs. Lemonade
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.25
Lemonade costs less and scores higher overall. USAA is weaker in coverage and affordability.
USAA vs. Liberty Mutual
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.30
Both have low scores. Liberty Mutual has a slight affordability advantage, while USAA performs slightly better on customer service.
USAA vs. MetLife
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.40
MetLife leads in affordability, but USAA ranks higher in customer experience. Coverage scores are weak for both.
USAA vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.65
Nationwide ranks lower on affordability but offers better coverage. USAA has a slight advantage on dog scores.
USAA vs. Pets Best
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Pets Best delivers stronger affordability and coverage, ranking higher than USAA in most categories.
USAA vs. Pumpkin
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin scores much higher on affordability and overall performance. USAA ranks lower across all areas.
USAA vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk excels in customer service and affordability. USAA ranks lower in most categories.
USAA vs. Spot
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Spot is stronger in affordability, coverage and customer service. USAA ranks lower overall.

How Much Does USAA Pet Insurance Cost?

USAA's pet insurance costs $73 monthly ($874 annually) for dogs and $46 monthly ($547 annually) for cats.

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

USAA Pet Insurance Rates by State

USAA premiums vary by state based on your veterinary costs. USAA offers the cheapest pet insurance for cats in Arkansas at $29 monthly and the most expensive coverage in Maine at $61. For dogs, USAA provides the lowest monthly rate in Arkansas at $46 and the highest in Maine at $97.

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Arkansas$46$551
North Dakota$53$641
Alabama$55$665
Missouri$59$709
Oklahoma$60$717
Louisiana$60$718
Nebraska$60$724
Montana$61$729
Kentucky$61$737
West Virginia$62$747
Mississippi$63$752
Tennessee$63$752
New Mexico$64$763
Kansas$64$769
Rhode Island$65$778
Iowa$65$779
Indiana$66$787
Wyoming$66$797
Georgia$66$798
South Dakota$67$807
Vermont$68$815
Nevada$69$825
Idaho$69$825
North Carolina$69$828
Alaska$69$831
South Carolina$70$844
Michigan$71$852
Ohio$72$861
Delaware$72$865
Texas$74$882
Utah$75$895
Minnesota$75$900
New York$77$921
Hawaii$77$929
Wisconsin$78$939
Illinois$79$943
Florida$80$955
New Jersey$80$956
Pennsylvania$82$980
Connecticut$83$991
Maryland$84$1,003
Arizona$84$1,008
New Hampshire$86$1,031
Virginia$86$1,036
Washington$88$1,053
California$94$1,133
Massachusetts$95$1,138
Colorado$95$1,143
Oregon$96$1,154
Maine$97$1,167

USAA Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

USAA's pet insurance premiums change based on your pet's breed. Dog owners pay $30 monthly for small mixed breeds under 20 pounds, while Bullmastiffs cost $141 per month. Cat premiums range from $40 for Domestic Shorthairs to $56 for Exotic Shorthairs.

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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 USAA Pet Insurance Expensive?

USAA ranks 14th in affordability for cats and 12th for dogs. How much you pay changes based on your pet's age and preferred deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$1,000
$10,000
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$52$62829%

USAA Pet Insurance Discounts

USAA provides pet insurance discounts to decrease costs. If you are a military member you can save and you can get a multi-pet discount when you insure multiple animals.

Multiple pets
10%
Must enroll two or more pets with USAA
Military
10%
Must be an active or former U.S. military service member (not available in NY or TN)
USAA enrollment
15%
Must buy a policy through the USAA Insurance Agency

USAA Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

USAA ranks sixth nationally for customer service with both dogs and cats. The company maintains a strong Better Business Bureau rating and receives solid feedback on Trustpilot. Reddit users share mixed experiences with USAA's support team. 

Some customers praise service representatives and quick response times. More users report frustrations with claim denials and slow processing times.

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    USAA Trustpilot Reviews

    USAA 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 USAA's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    USAA Better Business Bureau Rating

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

USAA Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Reddit feedback for USAA shows mixed results. Our analysis of 21 comments found 29% were positive, with six favorable responses against 15 negative ones. Users who liked USAA praised quick customer service and clear policy language. Critics complained about claim denials and coverage gaps. These varied experiences highlight how different customers navigate USAA's claims process.

USAA Pet Insurance Coverage

USAA offers pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Pet owners can customize policies through various coverage levels and optional add-ons, allowing them to create plans that fit their budget and their pet's specific health requirements.

Accident & illness plan
Includes injuries, illnesses, diagnostics, surgery, prescriptions, hereditary and congenital conditions, behavioral treatments and alternative therapies
Bilateral conditions
If one side is pre-existing, the opposite side may be excluded
Enrollment restrictions
Full coverage available for pets 6 weeks to 14 years old; 15 years old and above limited to accident-only plans 
Pre-existing conditions
Curable conditions may be eligible after 12 months of being symptom-free
Immediate coverage for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, 6 months for orthopedic conditions
70%, 80%, 90% 
$100 to $1,000
Accident-only plan
Fixed $100 deductible, 90% reimbursement, $5,000 maximum annual limit
$2,000, $5,000, $8,000, $10,000, $15,000, Unlimited

*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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MONEYGEEK EXPERT TIP

USAA reimburses actual veterinary costs rather than using benefit schedules or UCR limits (usual, customary and reasonable fees). You pay your vet upfront, then submit claims for reimbursement. Premiums can increase based on your pet's age, inflation or location. Increasing coverage levels may restart waiting periods, so adjust your policy carefully.

USAA Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

USAA provides wellness add-ons that cover routine preventive care for pet owners seeking comprehensive coverage. These plans include services like dental cleanings, vaccinations and wellness exams. The wellness plans start immediately upon enrollment; no deductibles or waiting periods are required.

Wellness Rewards
Reimburses preventive and routine care such as annual exams, vaccinations, teeth cleanings, grooming, behavior training, prescription diets and microchipping
Exam Fee Add-On
Covers vet exam fees of eligible accidents and illnesses

Is USAA Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

USAA charges $73 monthly for dog coverage and $46 for cats on average. The company ranks sixth nationally for customer experience and maintains moderate ratings from third-party review platforms. 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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USAA Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

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

Is USAA pet insurance worth it in 2025?

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How We Rated USAA Pet Insurance

Pet insurance shopping feels overwhelming with so many options available. We analyzed how USAA performs across the following key areas:

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

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

Coverage Options (20% of score): We assessed policy benefits, available add-ons and the breadth of protection offered to pet owners.

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

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.


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