Pet Protect Reviews 

4,048
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 275 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the support team for being friendly, approachable, and providing genuinely helpful guidance during stressful situations. Policyholders note that veterinary bills and insurance claims are handled remarkably quickly, smoothly, and without unnecessary bureaucratic fuss. Many consumers highlight the great ease of communicating through online chat facilities and speaking directly with polite representatives. However, some customers also noted rapidly increasing policy prices, large annual renewals, and increasingly mounting expenses over long periods. A small group of reviewers additionally experienced unexpected excess charges and substantial percentage contributions when processing their claims.

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Claim

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Price

Consumers find price to be ambiguous, noting that while initial rates are very reasonable and competitive,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing experience. My cat developed an E Coli infection that cost quite a lot to get to the bottom of. Pet protect paid out seamlessly and promptly with not a single issue and even offered... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even though our policy has increased a lot, I am still pleased I decided to go with Pet Protect for our dogs insurance. The customer service is great, it’s easy to speak to a human and they’re always... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve never had any problems with claims for our chichon/pom x who suffers from, dmvd and joint problems. I’ve found ‘Pet Protect’ to have been very approachable and sympathetic to our needs when I’... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PetProtect were helpful and supportive on the phone, and settled the claim within a week once it was submitted. If you think that the market leader is the only option, then don't. PetProtect don't dir... See more

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Company details

  1. Pet Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Agency
  3. Insurance Company

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Pet Protect is a well established provider of pet insurance products for cats & dogs in the UK and has been covering pets for over 40 years. Our Lifetime cover offers peace of mind and helps to protect your pets if they become unwell.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing experience

Absolutely amazing experience. My cat developed an E Coli infection that cost quite a lot to get to the bottom of. Pet protect paid out seamlessly and promptly with not a single issue and even offered support with the process to me over live chat. Fabulous service, would highly recommend!

3 March 2026
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We're happy to hear that your cat is doing better and that our service helped during this challenging time. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad the process was seamless for you. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy chat

Easy chat
Was connected to a live person when the operative was unable to help me .very good service .problem solved

13 April 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your feedback and are glad you received very good service. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have found pet protect sympathetic to…

Have found pet protect sympathetic to needs/requirements over the years, have not failed to pay out towards our vet bills for our little man, who suffers from heart disease & more ailments. Would recommend.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad we could be there for your pet's needs. It means a lot to us. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best Chat service I've used

Very happy with this chat service as it lets you be specific and immediately gets you through to an agent if your query is more than a quickfire answer the bot can't sort. On all occasions I've used this chat, both today and in the past, the staff have been really helpful, explained things well, and sorted my queries very efficiently. Other companies, not just pet insurers, should follow your example! Well done and thank you! : )

10 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're happy to hear that our chat service and agents have consistently met your expectations. It's great to know our team's efficiency and clarity stood out. We appreciate you highlighting our service as an example for others! Thanks for your positive feedback. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insurance quick and easy to complete

Insurance quick and easy to complete. I asked for a paper copy which was send really quickly.

9 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're happy to hear that you found our insurance process quick and easy. We're also glad you received your paper copy promptly. Thanks for your feedback. Pet Protect

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusted with this company

Absolutely disgusted with this company. 12 years without a single claim and then suddenly my little doggy needed a lump removing from his front leg and rear leg joint.

After dragging there heels for weeks they eventually paid out.
However they charged me for 2 seperate procedures resulting in 2 £150 excess charges.
And wait for this. They then charged me an additional 25% contributions fee for both procedures resulting in an additional 50%

I've paid over £11,000 in pet insurance since the beginning. £1,300 on an operation only to receive £350 back!!

This is going on every social platform possible!!!!!

9 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry that the outcome of your claims did not meet your expectations. Our Customer Relations Team were able to identify your policy. They are aware of your expression of dissatisfaction and will be in contact shortly. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

400% increase in premiums over 2 years

Been with Pet Protect for 10 years ever since we got our rescue dog, Leo. The claims have always been settled promptly, which has been really good. However, the weighting of the monthly premiums and excess / owner contributions has become very high over the last two years. Leo is now eleven. His premium has previously risen every year by a reasonable amount. However, over the last two years it has risen from £55 per month to £220. That's a 400% increase in two years and accounts for 44% of what a total claim would be in a year. The excess is £150 and then only 75% can be claimed. Pet Protect know you can't move insurance in reality because of the exclusion of existing conditions. My caution to anyone reading this is to be aware how your premiums will be massively inflated by Pet Protect once your dog reaches their senior years.
UPDATE: The follow up from Pet Protect as per their comment implying they would help did not lead to any improvement. I was told that pet insurance is a luxury item and there was nothing they were prepared to do in addressing the 400% premium increase over just 2 years. In my opinion they have just gone through the motions so that they appear to be doing the right thing to other customers. I am now in the process of cancelling the insurance as the cost is just too high per month and fingers crossed Leo has no serious illnesses. My warning to other customers remains the same. Beware of the extortionate premium increases when your dog reaches senior years.

7 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry our renewal prices didn't meet your expectations. Our Customer Relations Team were able to identify your policy. They are aware of your expression of dissatisfaction and will be in contact shortly. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always get good service never had any…

Always get good service never had any problems with getting anything sorted out,

4 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're happy to hear that you consistently receive good service and quick resolutions. Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class all round service

Claims are dealt with in a timely manner. My dog has complex medical conditions and I needed some guidance prior to submitting my latest claim - the customer service team were first class, really helpful and I cannot recommend this company enough- I have insured my last 4 dogs with them and would not use any other company.

4 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're happy to hear that claims are handled promptly and that our customer service team provided helpful guidance. We appreciate your long-term trust in us! Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent they have always settled my vet bill quickly.

3 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're happy to hear that we've consistently provided prompt vet bill settlements. Thank you for your positive feedback! Pet Protect

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

INSURE YOU PET WITH ANY OTHER…

INSURE YOU PET WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY...NOT THIS ONE!!!!
This is the worst pet insurance provider. Our insurance increased by 50% from last year. There is no reason given for this. Our doggie was taken unwell in January 2026 and had a cancerous growth removed, but sadly 3 weeks later we we had to put him to sleep. I actually did not realise that there is a "20% Vets Contribution Fee" to be paid on each claim. That is my error as I thought is would be the same as the excess of £100 which is not payable on each claim if it is an ongoing case. However, the 3 claims we have made are subject to this fee. What is the point in having insurance. Think it's best to keep the money in the bank and just pay rather than this company taking money to swell their own coffers. You should look elsewhere to insure your pets.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your feedback. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your pet. We're also sorry that the assessment of your final claims did not meet your expectations. Our Customer Relations Team are aware of your expression of dissatisfaction and will be in contact shortly. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response

Quick, efficient, easy to use and friendly

2 March 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We're glad you found our service quick, efficient, easy, and friendly. Thank you for your positive feedback! Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and helpful

24 February 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your positive feedback - we will pass that onto our team . Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Avoid Pet Protect at all costs

This company on the surface seems to offer very reasonable prices but don't be fooled. As soon as you make a claim the penny pinching starts. My vets bill came to £580 with an excess of £130 and 10% vets fees. This company paid out £130, l don't profess to be an expert at maths but even I know when I'm being taken advantage of. This is only a small claim so god help anyone who puts in a large claim and on going treatment. Once again the saying that you only get what you pay for is true. Do not use this company for your pet insurance as you will absolutely regret it should you need to make a claim. I shall run out my policy and then get a policy from a reputable company not a bunch of cowboys like these. Once again avoid at all costs as you will regret it should you make a claim. Further to my review Pet Protect has been in touch and made a further payment of £280 blaming human error for the underpaid claim. I must give the company credit for sorting this matter out very quickly and is much appreciated. As a result I have upped my review to 3 stars.

19 February 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry that the assessment of your claim initially did not meet your expectations but we are glad we were able to resolve this matter for you swiftly. Our Customer Relations Team are aware of your expression of dissatisfaction and will be in contact shortly. Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service …

Pet protect providers an excellent service and their friendly staff have always been at hand to provide advice. Our insurance claims have always been settled promptly and when our dog sadly had to be put to sleep their staff were very empathetic and understanding.

10 February 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your positive feedback - we will pass that onto our team . Thank you. Pet Protect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle free claims, great human customer service

Even though our policy has increased a lot, I am still pleased I decided to go with Pet Protect for our dogs insurance. The customer service is great, it’s easy to speak to a human and they’re always friendly and helpful. We’ve claimed multiple times for an ongoing condition (arthritis) along with other claims and each time they have been paid quickly. Thank you

9 February 2026
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Reply from Pet Protect

We appreciate your positive feedback and are grateful for your time. Thank you. Pet Protect

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