Pet Insurance in D.C. | MetLife Pet Insurance

Protect your furry family members in Washington, D.C., with award-winning¹ pet insurance from MetLife Pet.

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Comprehensive Cat and Dog Insurance in D.C.

Our pet insurance has your cat or dog covered for illnesses, injuries, and preventive care from licensed vets in D.C. and beyond.

Illnesses

Get coverage for illnesses and diseases — including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Injuries

Get coverage for various injuries, accidents, surgeries, and emergency vet visits.

Preventive Care

Get our Preventive Care add-on to help cover wellness vet bills — like vaccines and dental cleanings.

Benefits of Having Pet Insurance in D.C.

Life in Washington, D.C., comes with its own unique adventures — but your pet’s health shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why pet parents across the country choose our award-winning¹ coverage that starts at $7 per month for cats and $16 per month for dogs.²

Urinary Obstruction

Bucket, a 6-year-old cat, was showing signs of discomfort when using the litter box. He was examined at the vet and treated for a urinary obstruction.

Real claim: $3,400

MetLife Pet covered:³
$3,000

Bronchitis

Pearl, a young dog, was coughing, lethargic, and had a runny nose that wouldn’t go away. She was diagnosed with bronchitis and treated for it.

Real claim: $1,500

MetLife Pet covered:³
$1,300

Vomiting

Hamm, a golden retriever puppy, had diagnostic tests done to help his vet determine why he was vomiting, lethargic, and not eating.

Real claim: $580

MetLife Pet covered:³
$450

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There is no substantive difference between a MetLife Pet Insurance policy in Washington, D.C., and a MetLife Pet policy in another U.S. state.

**As with any insurance policy, coverage may vary. Review our coverage and exclusions.

¹ “2024 Pet Insurance of the Year Award” Winners, Pet Independent Innovation Awards

² Calculation based upon select plans and coverages. Actual rates may vary based on pet age, breed, location, deductible, reimbursement rate, and annual limits you choose.

³ All claims paid amounts are based on MetLife Pet internal claims data from October 2023. These examples are for illustrative purposes only. These are based on a policy with a $50 deductible and 90% reimbursement, a $250 deductible and 90% reimbursement, and a $250 deductible and 80% reimbursement. The pet policies issued by Metropolitan General Insurance Company are the governing documents with respect to all matters of insurance. The specific facts of each claim must be evaluated in conjunction with the provisions of the applicable Policies to determine coverage in each individual case.

⁴ Accident and optional Preventive Care coverage begins on midnight EST of the effective day of your policy. Illness coverage begins 14 days from the effective day of your policy.

⁵ Family plan policies are limited to dogs age 12 and under and cats age 14 and under. Multi-policy discount is not available with Family Plans.

⁶ Based on a January 2025 review of publicly available summary information. Competitors did not furnish copies of their policies for review. If you have questions about a particular competitor's policy or coverage, please contact them or their representative directly.

⁷ Virtual veterinary services are available through the MetLife Pet App and are provided entirely by AskVet, a third-party partner; MetLife is not responsible for any pet guidance or advice provided or taken. Veterinarians providing virtual veterinary services cannot prescribe medication or answer questions about the pet policy.

⁸ Reimbursement options include: 50%, 70%, 80% and 90%. Pet age restrictions may apply.

⁹ MetLife Pet Insurance is not authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by the respective owners of Zelle, or any other third-party marks. All Zelle® marks used herein are the exclusive property of Early Warning Services, LLC.

Pet Insurance coverage issued by Metropolitan General Insurance Company, a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886. Availability is subject to regulatory approval. Coverage subject to restrictions, exclusions and limitations and application is subject to underwriting. See policy or contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC (“MetLife Pet”) for details. MetLife Pet is the policy administrator. It may operate under an alternate or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota), and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois).

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Pet Insurance in Washington, D.C.

Comprehensive Cat and Dog Insurance in D.C.

Illnesses

Illnesses

Injuries

Injuries

Preventive Care

Preventive Care

Benefits of Having Pet Insurance in D.C.

Real stories from policyholders in D.C.:

Urinary Obstruction

Bronchitis

Vomiting

Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Get Award-Winning¹ Coverage in D.C.

Pet Insurance in Washington, D.C.

Comprehensive Cat and Dog Insurance in D.C.

Illnesses

Illnesses

Injuries

Injuries

Preventive Care

Preventive Care

Benefits of Having Pet Insurance in D.C.

Real stories from policyholders in D.C.:

Urinary Obstruction

Bronchitis

Vomiting

Be Prepared for the Unexpected

MetLife Pet Makes Pet Insurance in D.C. Easy

Get Award-Winning1 Coverage in D.C.

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