Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

I have multiple pets insured with Pets Best and have always founds them to be responsive and speedy on reimbursing claims. My now-10 year old domestic short hair cat's policy recently came up for renewal and and I was stunned to see the rates rise from $416. (including multi-pet discounts) to $532.00, a nearly 30% increase. When I called to complain, I spoke with a representative (Jennifer) who gave me the old line about increased risk, location, breed of animal, etc. And I do understand that a rate increase would be in order as a pet's age increases. But 30%? And, I wondered during our conversation, what happens when the pet turns 11, 12, 13? Since my cats and dogs) have generally reached a ripe old age, at what point does the cost become too prohibitive to continue to insure a pet? Jennifer's response was that there was no guarantee that the rate would not keep rising. What really got a laugh from me was Jennifer's comment that sometimes rates go down. I asked her for an example and she stated that young pets tend to have more accidents and illnesses that lessen as they get older. I then wondered why my four-year old rescue, whom I adopted as a baby, has yet to see a reduction in premium. (I just renewed his policy for nearly $500.00). Pet insurance is, without doubt, a valuable tool to safeguard our pets; however, the exponential rate increases will eventually put most people out of the market as their pets age. Absent these ever-increasing premium hikes, my overall rating would have been close to the top; however, because of the incessant costs of insuring pets, I have to lower my rating to a 5.

My dog was diagnosed with Pannis (an eye condition caused by ultraviolet rays) My claim was denied, based on Pets Best concluding this was a pre-existing condition, they had no proof bringing them to this conclusion and she had never been seen for this condition. Very disappointed, this is a chronic condition and my feeling is they knew they would have to continue paying for medications, so they made the decision to deny the claim. I termed my insurance as of 7/19/16 and have yet to receive my premium refund.

My Charlie is my life. My children got her for me with in. A week of my husband was buried. I don't miss a appointment.She is my life and I know she love me. We sleep together and we do everything together.if she can't go I don't go. Or I put her in doggie daycare at her vet's.So I know she gets the best care.

My dog Audrey has had a year of illnesses some of which I never received a definite diagnosis. Had to get a second opinion from a holistic Vet and a NutriScan - Pet Sensitivity & Intolerance Test. All of this became very expensive and would have not been possible without this insurance. Best Pets does have limitations on holistic care and does not cover holistic medicines. Audrey is doing better with a variety of treatments. I really want her healthy again, and thanks to Pets Best we are working on getting there!

Being more helpful in tracking down info and having a fax number that works