Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

I have never been more pleased with a pet insurance company than I am with Pets Best. I previously had experience with VIP and they were not as efficient and their "fee schedule" was not reasonable. The claims I received from Pets Best have always been what they advertised...they pay 80%. I have referred many friends and family members to Pets Best with 100% confidence that they will be happy and feel secure. We had a lot of turmoil with three of our pets this summer. One died of lymphoma and the other two had life threatening incidences. We felt reassured that we could give our pets the best treatment options since we had this insurance. Without it, we would have had $10,000 worth of vet bills that we could not have afford. I do not know what I would have done if I didn't have this insurance. I have more treatment options available for my pets. In addition, anytime I called to get the status of a claim or get information, their staff is always courteous and helpful. They send correspondence quickly via email as well. I was shocked to read the bad reviews because I have nothing but good things to say about this company. I am so grateful and pleased a company like this exists. Thank you so much Pets Best!!

I researched a lot of pet insurances before deciding on Pets Best, mostly based on reviews here and the impression I got from talking to their rep over the phone. The reason for getting insurance in the first place was that one of our 3 cats had a life-threatening urinary blockage and, after treatment at the local emergency clinic and subsequent surgery, we were out of $3,500. So after that experience, we insured all cats with Pets Best. The cat with the urinary blockage was - as is customary - excluded for that particular illness but that was it. We also took out their Wellness Plan which pays portions of routine vaccinations, dental care, etc. A few months into it, another one of our cats was diagnosed with a suspected heart murmur. Quite a few diagnostic exams followed, including a visit to a specialist, until the initial diagnosis was confirmed. We paid altogether around $800 for these. I started submitting these bills to the insurance and just kept my fingers crossed, since I had not submitted any claims to them prior to that. I was pleasantly surprised when Pets Best paid for every one of these diagnostics, and we received our checks in a very timely manner, the longest took about 3.5 weeks. Around the same time we had the 2 other cats at the vet for their routine exams and vaccinations. Again, Pets best paid exactly what they said in the policy they would. The whole process was easy as can be (just scanned the paperwork and emailed it to them), and completely painless. There was no dragging it out or anything like that. As of now, we are very happy with Pets Best and just hope that they stay like that. Can highly recommend!

I was a client of Pets Best for 3 months and cancelled my policy after they repeatedly denied my first claim. They do very little in the way of evaluating the merit of a claim. They did a cursory review of the original documents, refused to consider any explanation I offered and then refused to contact my vet for additional information. After I collected additional documentation supporting the claim they refused to accept my vet's statements. I again asked them to contact my vet and was told they do not have the staff investigate claims. In my opinion their priority is collecting premiums and not paying claims.

I had been with another insurance company and then switched to Pets Best. Not only did they offer a better policy, but whenever I called to check on a claim (which was always handled quickly and easily), their staff was sensitive to my feelings about my dog and always gave me the impression that they were concerned about pets first and business second. When it came time to cancel Fred's policy after he passed away, it was done with no protests and I was so grateful for the expression of sympathy. If I were to get pet insurance again, I would choose Pets Best.

I know it seems funny for a veterinarian to insure her own pets, right? But I have 9 animals on Pets Best Insurance right now. With this many animals, somebody is always getting into trouble. Pets Best has covered my claims - and so far - the money I have been reimbursed - has more than paid for my premiums - even in just wellness benefits. I can't tell you how many people come in to our animal hospital with a sick pet, and can't afford the treatment or surgery they need. With this insurance - most people could afford to treat their pets. For me, I have peace of mind, and know that if I am out of town, they can go to the specialist of my choice to get the best in care - without killing my pocket book. Their plans are easy to understand - meet the deductible - then they reimburse 80% of covered things. There is no age limit, so even my senior dogs were able to be covered, and I fully expect to have a big bill associated with the "end of life" circumstances that I am sure to face, all too soon. I saw several other insurance plans - as a veterinarian - and they were very confusing - even to a vet! I can't imagine a regular pet owner being able to figure out what is covered or not. I am really pleased that if my pets need a specialist, either for a surgery or medical reason - I don't have to be worried about the costs.