Pets Best | Pet Insurance Review

4.9

out of 5

Number of reviews 14,573

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.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: Jason

Awful process

Perts best are terrible. They took 5 weeks to deny my claim because they didn’t receive the records from the vet. They didn’t attempt to contact me and the vet sent the records to their email twice. They have some issues receiving emails. I don’t understand why I wasn’t contacted to sort it out. Now I have to wait another 5 weeks and had to fill out the same claim process again. Avoid like the plague.
2

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: James Henderson

Not great

The website wouldn’t let me log in for a month and a half in browser and through the app. I sat on hold for an hour and IT got my IP address and assigned that to my account and it finally worked. It takes over a month lately to have claims processed. I think ManyPets was best but I can’t switch now thanks to preexisting conditions.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: William bossley

I claim was processed in less than a…

My claim was processed in less than a week. Thank you.
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5

out of 5

POSTED: | BY: David Goodbary

Protection for our four legged little friends

Unlike the experience I’ve had with some of these aftermarket car warranties Pets Best insurance has done exactly as they have described to do they take care of me when they need to and then there’s sometimes I’ll turn a claim in that they can’t pay on and that’s fine but they’ve been fair all along. I just filled a claim and was reimbursed nearly 3months dues with very little out of pocket. I think and while I don’t wish harm to anyone’s 4-legged little friend, hospital bills is where the real magic happens in terms of reimbursements.
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out of 5

POSTED: | BY: H.A

I field claim on 10/23/25 didn’t hear…

I field claim on 10/23/25 didn’t hear back from them till 12/18/25 , and after all the wait they denied my claim as they said ear infection is pre existing condition!!!! , how can ear infection be pre existing condition… what a joke, and on the top of that u can’t get hold of someone nor login to get explanation how is ear infection is pre existing condition… I have been calling every day to cancel without any luck.. too much to deal with
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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.

Disclosures

Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits, and exclusions may apply. For all terms visit www.petsbest.com/policy. Products, schedules, discounts, and rates may vary and are subject to change. Premiums are based on and may increase or decrease due to the age of your pet, the species or breed of your pet, and your home address.

Pet insurance coverage offered and administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company (NAIC #12190), a New York insurance company headquartered at 6100 4th Ave. S. Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98108, or Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581), a Delaware insurance company located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 or MS Transverse Insurance Company (NAIC #21075), located at 15 Independence Blvd. Suite 430, Warren, NJ 07059. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (NPN #8889658, CA agency #0F37530) is a licensed insurance agency located at 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd. #160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Please refer to your declarations page to determine the underwriter for your policy. Terms and conditions apply. See your policy for details.

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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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