Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 12,101

Founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, Pets Best insures cats and dogs in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Learn more about Pets Best plan options, read thousands of customer reviews and get a quote so you can make an informed choice about your pet insurance provider.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Christine/Jonathan

I made my first claim and they did a…

I made my first claim and they did a good job. I have other insurance on 2 of my other dogs and I can say, the other insurance never completed a claim this smoothly. Thank you!
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Sandy Newton

The ease in making a claim

The ease in making a claim. The fast response to claims and the auto deposit into our checking account. Best decision I ever made. Pets Best is awesome.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Kathy Albert

Pets Best is the BEST

We decided to get pet insurance when our male cat Tizzy for four months old. Our niece, who had five different animals at the time, suggested Pets Best. We look at several different carriers and went with Pets Best. Tizzy became ill after surgery at five and a half months and Pets Best remitted our portion within 10 days time. He again became ill at almost seven months and each time he had to have a procedure or visit the animal emergency hospital, our payment was on time, within 10-12 days of his service. Filing a claim was easy online and the Pets Best staff keeps you apprised of the time frame for payment by email. Our Tizzy is healthy and happy finally and we are very happy with Pets Best coverage and their staff.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Debra Stecklein

PetsBest in the perfect name

Hi! My name is Debbie and I live in Colorado. PetsBest is really great! Their response to a claim is received swiftly letting you know its been received and they give you a date by where it will be done also. If for any reason, like waiting for info from the vet, causes any delay, they will send you an email and let you know what's going on. They are always helpful and kind when you need to call them on the phone too. I just love PetsBest. When my friends ask me who is our insurer for our dogs, I happily tell them PetsBest.
3

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: King Linus

I like pets best it takes a month to 42…

I like pets best it takes a month to 42 days for pets best to let you know if approve or denied for accident. However, what i dont like is if you had accident only policy and pet had a minor injury like a scratch or bite wound that could heal in like less than 2 weeks. If you decide add illness how you know if they will cover any illness. Then they say they can deny the illness say its preexisting but it depends on case. I mean thats stupid so how do i know if any illness will be covered at all in future. My cat is pretty healthy and vet says cat healed pretty good from scratch and you cant see it. Also bite wound was gone. I mean if you take action right away with accident a cat can heal if its so minor. I dont understand if you want to add illness why do they say previous injury are not covered when covered under accident. So basically if add illness its like you aint sure. I swear if my cat in future ever gets sick and they dont cover. I am go drop pets best and i will tell everyone about them. If they approve then maybe ill tell people they are ok. I mean accident they are good but illness im afraid. It is a 14 day waiting period for illness. I think my accident starts next day because i change my policy. I really think if you update the policy to illness they should not count injury they cover against you if you add illness. I mean they are get more money. They should be happy about that and somehow be able update policy without cancel it.

Monthly Cost

$6 and up, depending on your chosen plan.

Coverage

Accident and Illness plans with optional reimbursement levels of 70%, 80%, or 90% after the deductible. Flat Rate Accident coverage for $9/month for dogs and $6/month for cats. (Available in most states). Two optional Wellness plans to cover routine care. 24/7 Pet Helpline, powered by whiskerDocs is included on all policies. The pay-out amount is based on your actual vet bill.

Payout Limits

$5000 -Unlimited annual limit, depending on your chosen plan. Unlimited lifetime limits.

Deductible

$50 – $1,000 annually.

Age Limits

Pet must be at least 7 weeks old to enroll. Pets Best does not restrict coverage or availability for older pets.

Waiting Period

A waiting period refers to the amount of time after enrolling before your pet is eligible for coverage. Waiting periods vary by the type of coverage and start on the effective date of your policy. Once met, waiting periods are waived for continuous, uninterrupted policy renewals. Pets Best offers some of the shortest waiting periods in the industry following the policy effective date. Get a quote for specific information on waiting periods in your state.

Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions are not covered. Elective and preventive procedures are not covered.
Pets Best was founded by veterinarian Dr. Jack Stephens, whose passion for saving pets led him on a mission to provide access to comprehensive, yet affordable, animal healthcare. Pets Best offers pet insurance for dogs and cats in every state and has paid nearly $150 million in claims since 2005. Pets Best is rated 9.6 out of 10 (TrustPilot) and is recommended by veterinarians across the U.S. Built upon a legacy of innovation, it focuses on putting customers first by offering unlimited accident and illness plans, wellness plans, a mobile app, a 24/7 Pet Helpline (powered by whiskerDocs), and more.

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