Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

We live out in the boonies, and, after spending over $2000 in the past year for things like porcupine quills, stitches from barbed wire, and a javelina attack, we decided to purchase accident insurance for our two rambunctious dogs. Just two months later, Tex, our Cattle Dog mix, got cut up yet again, requiring staples and a drain. We were traveling and I didn't have any of our info with us, but the Pets Best rep I talked to on the phone was very helpful, found our account, and emailed us a claim form. We submitted it by mail, and less than a week later, got an email saying it had been paid in full.The claim amount came to just about what Tex's premium cost, so we feel like we are now ahead of the game.

Bryn W. was very courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. She answered my questions in a timely fashion and explained to me that our dog's periodontal issues were unfortunately not covered under the policy but also offered options and suggestions which I truly appreciated--She genuinely cared about helping us. I also mentioned to her how much I have enjoyed Pets Best monthly newsletters. For this Pets Best gets a 10 out of 10. Not like any insurance company.

no longer recommend Pets Best Insurance. I purchased Pet's Best when I first brought my puppy home in 2011. I wanted the best for her. I researched through several consumer reports and read all the customer testimonials. At that time Pets Best was ranked #1. My vet suggested Trupanion, but I chose Pets Best. My first claim was for an ear infection, pretty common and straight forward. I submitted my claim electronically through their website with no problem. I was reimbursed directly into my checking account online and was thrilled. I told everyone about Pets Best. A year later another more severe and stubborn ear infection occurs with follicular conjunctivitis - seasonal allergies being the primary cause. I have sent three claims. Each time, after two days have passed, I get an email that they did not receive all the paperwork - all two pages of it. Of course, this holds up processing of the claim. They are now rejecting part of my claim as grooming. My veterinarian does not offer grooming services. Anyone knows a deep, thorough medically required ear cleaning, usually beyond the expertise of a layperson, is required to treat the infection. Also, the ear cleaning is part of the exam. This is how they obtain the cultures to determine the type of bacteria or yeasts present. Customer service told me I could clean her ears at home. The issue with her eyes is borderline. My claim was denied due to entropian, which is not covered and I understand that. But her e

If you want to add Wellness to your policy, they will not want an email from you. You need to call and contact them 10 days before the expiration. When I emailed, I was told I can do it by email. Later I was I had to call. I did both and still Wellness was not added to my policy. So I had to wait another year. It's been almost year and I got a notification via email that my policy will be renewed and when I responded about adding my Wellness, I was told, to call 10 days before the expiration date. When I asked Pet Best (Pet Worst) if they can be reminder because it's suppose to be exactly 10 days (including weekends or not), we went around and around, email them, call them, etc. I cancelled my insurance. I won't recommend them!