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Furkin Pet Insurance is designed by a team of pet health and insurance experts. What's behind our name? It comes from the bond between our pets (fur) and our family (kin). Our comprehensive accident and illness pet insurance coverage is there for you when your furry family experiences the unexpected. Stress less with Furkin and let us help both your pet and your finances bounce back.

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Sully’s Growing Pains Came With Growing Vet Bills

Golden retrievers are basically sunshine wrapped in fur… with a side of absolute chaos and a strong commitment to putting literally everything in their mouth.

7 Tips Every Anxious Dog Parent Should Know

Certified dog trainer and Furkin member Emily da Mata-Wiens shares practical tips for supporting anxious dogs, recognizing stress signals, and helping your pup feel safer and more confident.

A Swallowed Hair Tie and a $3K+ Vet Bill: How Furkin Helped Buddy Get Back to His Mischievous Self

Buddy the cat swallowed a hair tie and needed over $3,000 in emergency stomach surgery. Learn how Furkin Pet Insurance covered 80% of the eligible cost and helped him with his speedy recovery.

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Is Furkin Pet Insurance Good?

Wondering, 'Is Furkin Pet Insurance good?' Get a deep dive of coverage, costs & customer feedback to see if it's the right choice for you and your fur baby.

Davey vs the Kitchen Counter: One Puppy’s $10k Jump

A curious (and very snack-motivated) Olde English Bulldog puppy, one risky jump, and a nearly $10,000 vet bill. Read how Davey’s accident turned into a story of recovery, and how Furkin Pet Insurance was there through it all.

Penny’s Story: How One Small Symptom Led to a Long Medical Journey

When Penny the dachshund showed subtle symptoms, it led to extensive testing for Cushing’s disease. Read about her ongoing health journey and how pet insurance helps cover the cost of care.

Teddy the Tabby’s $8,000+ Emergency and the Coverage That Saved Him

When Teddy the tabby cat swallowed 13 inches of plastic, he needed over $8,000 in emergency surgery. See how pet insurance helped cover the cost of a foreign body ingestion and saved his life.