Healthy and Happy @ Ten Years of Age
Genesis has used Trupanion since she was a puppy. As she's gotten older she acquired allergies. She needs medication and once a month allergy shots. I'm grateful for Trupanion who continues to pay for those necessities. They handle 90% of the bill. I'm a widow and don't think I could afford my best friend (BFF) if it weren't for them.
- INSURER:
Trupanion
- VETERINARIAN:
Vineyard Veterinary in Temecula, Ca
- POSTED: 08/15/2024
- BY: Karyn
- BREED: Shih Tzu
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Most positive experience during a Challenging time.
So glad I purchased pet insurance for my pup. I have owned a lot of dogs and this is the first time I have had pet insurance. My friend recommended lemonade and it was best decision I made. My dog and a traumatic eye injury. Filing the claims was super easy and stress free and payments were quick. Their follow-up on questions was also seamless. Great experience
- INSURER:
Lemonade
- VETERINARIAN:
Animal Care Clinic San Luis Obispo
- POSTED: 08/12/2024
- BY: Melanie
- BREED: Dachshund -long haired
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Suing for Veterinary Malpractice
If I had only read all those reviews on the Alpine Veterinary (not the duplicate account of Grace Roberts DVM) on Yelp!
- INSURER:
MetLife
- VETERINARIAN:
Grace Roberts, Alpine Veterinary
- POSTED: 08/11/2024
- BY: KE
- BREED: Mixed Breed Medium (20lb - 70lb)
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Can't seem to expect much followup or professionalism
I purchased this plan through my employee benefits package at work. My cat had blood in her stool so we took her to the vet to be tested for Giardia and other parasites. After taking her to the vet, a claim was promptly submitted. The insurance was highly unresponsive. After what seemed a long time, I received an email from pets best stating that my claim process was delayed but with no specifics. They said nothing was needed on my part or they would reach out. Rather than finish the process, I received another email stating there was a delay and still nothing needed. A few days ago, I received an email stating the claim was denied because they didn't get info from my vet. So some guy in an office emailed and called a few times before throwing their hands up and giving up. That is unprofessional, and I will be looking into choosing another provider.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- VETERINARIAN:
Green Valley
- POSTED: 08/08/2024
- BY: Jared
- BREED: Domestic Short Hair
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Fantastic pet insurance!
I have now insured two dogs with Healthy Paws and feel this is a fantastic company. When my previous dog got sick, Healthy Paws checked in on her and was fantastic about covering all her medical needs. And again with my newest dog, Healthy Paws has been covering his disc issues without any issues. They even cover chiropractic treatments and water therapy!! It is better than my human insurance!
- INSURER:
Healthy Paws
- POSTED: 08/07/2024
- BY: L
- BREED: Mixed Breed Medium (20lb - 70lb)
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Easy to use!
Competitive price, friendly staff, an app that’s super user friendly, quick response after filing a claim. What’s not to love about lemonade?
- INSURER:
Lemonade
- POSTED: 08/06/2024
- BY: Carl
- BREED: Goldendoodle
- AGE OF PET: 4 - 6
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Good product
Lemonade is easy to use, quick to respond, and reimburses covered services promptly. We're glad we insured Maisy with Lemonade!
- INSURER:
Lemonade
- POSTED: 08/05/2024
- BY: Steve
- BREED: American Domestic
- AGE OF PET: 4 - 6
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Healthy Paws is wonderful.
Healthy Paws is the best pet insurance provider for my 2 fur babies. Both have had significant health issues (one had 2 torn CCL and one had a spinal stroke that left him paralyzed in his rear legs for several months). We wouldn’t have been able to provide the needed care for both of them without Healthy Paws. For our paralyzed pup, Healthy Paws also covered rehab services. Very quick claims processing and payout process. Cannot say enough positive things about the coverage and service.
- INSURER:
Healthy Paws
- VETERINARIAN:
Reed Animal Hospital
- POSTED: 07/31/2024
- BY: Christine
- BREED: Labrador Retriever (Black)
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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Filing a Claim Couldn't Be Easier
While filing a claim for our pups unexpected foxtail in the ear, I realized I'd forgotten to file a claim for last years shots (7 months previously). Both claims were extremely easy to file, including two different vet offices. I received continuous communication on both claims, and both were paid in a reasonable amount of time with clear explanation of the benefits. So happy we chose PetsBest for our pups insurance needs right from the start.
- INSURER:
Pets Best
- VETERINARIAN:
Burton Creek Vet, Tahoe City, CA
- POSTED: 07/29/2024
- BY: Linda
- BREED: Belgian Malinois
- AGE OF PET: 0 - 3
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Having pet insurance has helped us multiple times.
Healthy Paws is a wonderful pet insurance company! They have been so easy to work with. Claims are all very easily submitted on the portal through their website. You just upload the itemized invoice and the medical records you receive from your vet. The turnaround time to have check in hand or direct deposit is 10 to 14 days.
Your pet will need to have a medical exam around the time you get the insurance. Most (if not all?) pet insurance companies do not cover claims related to pre-existing conditions. But don't let that stop you as they do cover a lot that can happen in an animal's life...Accident, injury, or illness (not involved with pre-existing). Depending which plan you go with is how much the monthly bill will be. You can easily play with the tool on their website to find out what works for you with regards to percentage payout and deductible and the monthly fee.
We have been insured with them since we got our two rescue pups, Lainy and Jerry, when they were approximately age 1 and 2. At the start, I think we paid around $85/month combined. They are now 8 and 9 years old, and it is now about $100/month combined. So if you only have one pet, depending what plan you choose, likely your monthly will be somewhere between $30-$60.
In 7 years, we have had two major incidents with Jerry as well as several tests to evaluate elevated liver values. Lainy has yet to have a claim. I am so thankful we have had insurance! The first major claim was an accident where he was hit by a car in 2020 and it was a no brainer to take him to emergency as we had insurance. The second major claim was July 2024 where we woke up in the morning, and he suddenly couldn't use his back left leg. By the end of the day, he couldn't use either of his back legs. It was a no brainer! We have insurance and he needs help. We immediately went to emergency. After x-ray, they sent him home with pain pills and a referral to neurology. The next day with no real change, I contacted neurology and they said they only take same-day emergencies and to send them a video of him. Well, they admitted him the same-day. He had an MRI and after discussion of costs (many thousands of dollars) and the plan, he was off to back surgery as he had IVDD, Intervertebral Disk Disease, a disc protruding 50% into his spinal cord. 6 to 8 weeks post-surgery, expectation is 90% recovery with only 10% chance of relapse. Great news! While home recovery has not been easy for me or Jerry, it was well worth it. In these four weeks as I write this, he has returned his ability to walk and go to the bathroom on his own. His tail is wagging and his spirit is strong. We are bonded together stronger than ever. He has a new stroller he loves so we can still go out on long strolls and smell the fresh air and pop out of the stroller to explore on the ground for his mini walks. The length of time allowed for walking will continue to increase.
I am so thankful we had insurance as this made our decision to have the surgery a possibility.
I highly recommend getting and keeping pet insurance. This makes handling major health events so much easier. Our pets truly do become family and having insurance makes caring for them, especially into their elder years, so much easier.
Thank you Healthy Paws!
- INSURER:
Healthy Paws
- POSTED: 07/26/2024
- BY: Lisa
- BREED: Mixed Breed Small (Up to 22lb)
- AGE OF PET: 7 - 10
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