Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.3

out of 5

Number of reviews 13,236

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

VETERINARIAN: Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

POSTED: | BY: berta Zweifel

IT WORKS!

Pup was seized in the middle of the night with excruciating pain. I rushed her to emergency vet and they evaluated, x-rayed and medicated by little fuzzy companion. The x-rays weren't cheap but when I submitted the claim, Pets Best paid it in record time. It's good to know that you get what you paid for with this pet insurance company.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Karen Sprague

Izzy's heart

They were very helpful and we are happy with this company
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: The Gentle Vet

POSTED: | BY: Ali Mohammady

Fast and efficient refund!

"My kitty had a seizure at the vet's office and they sent me to an emergency hospital since they had given her a med for the seizure and she needed monitoring (and they were closing early) they asked me if I wanted to do imaging to get to the bottom of it and I said yes and they reffered me to a neurologist and they did all sorts of testing and imaging and I maxed out my credit card to pay for it but I had trust on petsbest because you guys always come thru and cover whatever it is. My refund/rebate was processed quickly and I was able to pay it back before the due date of my credit card. So I'm thankful to you guys a lot!! I'm gonna be a customer forever! "
5

out of 5

VETERINARIAN: Wilmington Animal Hospital

POSTED: | BY: Julie Baker

Confidence When You Need It

As usual, you never see it coming. Suddenly my dog became lethargic, stopped playing, stood in front of his food bowl for a minute before half-heartedly eating. I sometimes ponder the importance of the monthly premium for pet insurance, at least when things are going well. But suddenly they aren't, and I'm happy to not have to worry about making choices due to finances at least. Turns out Lincoln had spiked a fever, and after bloodwork and an x-ray, it was still a mystery. My vet's best guess was to treat with antibiotics, which she said in a small amount of mystery cases such as this, helped resolve the problem. A good guess, and Lincoln recovered well within just a few days. Within a couple weeks after filing my claim, Pets Best reimbursed me, and sent me my EOB, all which were completely easy to understand. In my experience, this has been consistent behavior for this company over Lincoln's entire lifetime since puppyhood. He is now 8, and it's a no brainer for me anymore.
5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Rebecca Mahr

Outstanding insurance

My beloved Shetland Sheepdog, started having severe health issues around six months ago, which has resulted in multiple doctor appointments and procedures. Reducing the stress over financial aspects of his prognosis has definitely helped in a difficult time. Outstanding and caring customer service.

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. Reimbursements are sent directly to CareCredit credit card when chosen as your default reimbursement method. Choose to have your eligible claim payment reimbursed directly back to your CareCredit card.

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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