AKC Pet Insurance
vs.
Fetch Pet Insurance
Wondering who has the best pet insurance? We sniffed out the differences for you, so you can see how Fetch’s unmatched coverage is top dog.
Get your price
“You had me at Fetch.”
— Taco
Fetch covers more than most other providers, including AKC
Fetch Pet Insurance is proud to protect over 450,000 pets (and counting!) with the most comprehensive coverage. AKC has limited or no coverage when it comes to exam fees, dental illness, holistic care, also known as complementary therapy, and more.
Get your priceAKC Pet Insurance doesn’t cover dental illness — Fetch does
Fetch Pet Insurance covers injury and disease in every adult tooth, not just the canines. Plus, you get full coverage for periodontal disease (the most common disease in dogs and cats), oral tumors, trauma and more.
AKC Pet Insurance doesn’t cover any form of dental illness and only covers the extraction of damaged teeth caused by an accident.
With AKC Pet Insurance, you’ll have to pay extra to cover exam fees
Fetch covers sick-visit exam fees, saving you $50 - $250, on average, per appointment.
AKC charges extra to cover exam fees.
Fetch covers more than just vet bills
If your pet goes missing, we want to help. Fetch covers the cost of advertising that your pet is lost and paying a reasonable reward for finding them. Your plan includes coverage up to $1,000 per year.
AKC Pet Insurance doesn’t offer this.
AKC Pet Insurance doesn’t enroll older pets, Fetch does
Fetch insures pets 6 weeks and older with no upper age limits.
With AKC Pet Insurance, pets must be younger than 9 years old to be enrolled in accident and illness coverage.
Fetch has your back if you’re hospitalized
We’re not just here for your pet — should you require hospitalization for 4 days or more, we’ll cover up to $1,000 of your pet’s boarding fees.
AKC Pet Insurance doesn’t cover this, so you’ll likely need to find someone to take care of your pet or pay boarding fees out of pocket.
AKC Pet Insurance doesn’t always cover breed-specific issues
Fetch’s comprehensive plan covers medical conditions linked
to breed.
Many of AKC’s pet insurance plans exclude medical conditions by breed or charge you extra for coverage.
What should you consider when you’re comparing pet insurance providers?
What does the coverage include?
Not all pet insurance plans are created equally. If a provider doesn’t cover a condition your pet has or treatment they need, you won’t be able to file a claim and get paid back for it — which means you could run into some serious costs. Take a close look at all limitations and exclusions for a given pet insurance plan, which can include factors like upper age limits and exclusions for breed-specific conditions.
How much can you customize the price?
Getting a plan that works for your pet and your budget is key. With Fetch, you can customize your plan, including choosing your deductible, max annual payout and reimbursement rate. Not all providers let you customize your price like this.
What matters the most to you?
Every plan is different, and every pet parent is, too. Some people only want protection in case of injury and illness — the unexpected stuff you can’t see coming — while others also want coverage for things like chronic conditions. Make sure that what you’re paying for is what is best for your pet’s needs and your budget.
Add routine & preventive coverage, save up to $735 more a year
Fetch Wellness is an optional add-on to your Fetch Pet Insurance plan that gives your pet routine and preventive coverage (think: vaccines and annual exams).
Unexpected Visits
Get Fetch Pet Insurance
Covers injuries, illnesses, prescription medications & more.
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Optional ROUTINE CARE
Add Fetch Wellness
Covers annual exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings & more.
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Compare Fetch to AKC Pet Insurance
Coverage
Fetch
AKC
Covers pets of every age 6 weeks+
Use any vet in the U.S. and Canada
Offers wellness coverage
Sick-visit exam fees
Boarding
Online vet visits
Alternative & holistic care
Behavioral therapy
Breed-specific conditions
Every tooth, plus gums
Covered
Not covered
Costs extra
Less coverage
than Fetch
This comparison is based on core policy coverage and the information is accurate as of September 2023.
Fetch Wellness is add-on coverage.
The comparison is accurate as of September 2023 and is subject to change.
Alternative and holistic care is known as complementary therapy in your policy.
Other provider comparisons contained herein were prepared solely by Fetch based upon a comparison of each company’s policy form or core policy coverages available on each company’s website as of September 2023.
Periodontal disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats according to the American Veterinary Dental College, Primary Care Practice Resources. 2023.