Pets Best Pet Insurance Review


Pets Best Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Pets Best ranks sixth for cat insurance affordability and fourth for dog insurance, with monthly premiums starting at $28 for cats and $53 for dogs.

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Ranking fifth nationally for customer experience, Pets Best earns a B+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and receives positive customer feedback on Trustpilot.

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Pets Best ranks second nationwide for coverage options, offering accident-only and accident and illness plans, plus optional wellness riders for routine care coverage.

Pets Best Pet Insurance Ratings

Pets Best's pet insurance scores 3.8 out of 5 for cats and 4.05 for dogs in our analysis. Coverage quality ranks second nationally. Affordability lags, especially for cat owners at sixth place. Pets Best imposes a 14-day waiting period for accidents and illnesses, which is standard across the industry.

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Customer Experience3.955
Coverage4.042
Overall Score4.053
Affordability4.144
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WHO IS PETS BEST PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Pets Best works best for owners who want low deductibles or unlimited payouts. The company also offers to pay licensed veterinarians directly to reduce upfront costs.

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Pets Best Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Pets Best covers all 50 states with steady performance nationwide. For dog insurance, it ranks second in one state and third in 25 states. While Pets Best doesn't provide the best pet insurance overall, its coverage quality hits second place across every state for both cats and dogs. Dog insurance affordability ranks second in five states and third in 20 states.

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Dog
South Carolina3.954
Arizona4.053
California4.056
Colorado4.053
Connecticut4.054
Delaware4.053
Florida4.053
Georgia4.054
Hawaii4.054
Illinois4.054
Maine4.054
Massachusetts4.054
Michigan4.053
Minnesota4.054
Nevada4.053
New Hampshire4.053
New Jersey4.053
New York4.053
Ohio4.053
Oregon4.054
Pennsylvania4.053
Texas4.054
Utah4.053
Virginia4.053
Wisconsin4.052
Alaska4.14
Idaho4.14
Indiana4.14
Iowa4.13
Kansas4.14
Louisiana4.13
Maryland4.13
Mississippi4.13
Montana4.14
Nebraska4.13
North Carolina4.13
North Dakota4.13
Oklahoma4.13
Rhode Island4.14
South Dakota4.13
Tennessee4.14
Vermont4.13
West Virginia4.13
Wyoming4.14
Alabama4.154
Arkansas4.154
Missouri4.154
New Mexico4.153
Kentucky4.24
Washington4.24

Pets Best Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Pets Best pet insurance fares against national competitors below.

Pets Best vs. AKC
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.85
AKC offers stronger coverage and higher overall scores, while Pets Best is slightly more affordable for dogs.
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.35
ASPCA has cheaper dog plans, but Pets Best has better overall coverage and balanced scores for both pets.
Pets Best vs. Embrace
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.55
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.30
Pets Best is stronger across all categories, offering better affordability, coverage and overall value than Embrace.
Pets Best vs. Fetch
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.95
Fetch has decent coverage, but Pets Best wins on affordability and customer service, with higher overall scores.
Pets Best vs. Figo
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.80
Figo is cheaper for cats, but Pets Best provides more consistent coverage and stronger dog scores overall.
Pets Best vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.90
Hartville has affordable cat coverage, but Pets Best is stronger for dogs with higher overall and coverage scores.
Pets Best vs. Lemonade
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.25
Lemonade is cheaper and scores higher overall, but Pets Best offers more comprehensive coverage for both pets.
Pets Best vs. Liberty
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.30
Pets Best outperforms Liberty in all areas, with stronger affordability, coverage and customer service.
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.40
Pets Best is the clear winner, with higher scores and better service than MetLife across the board.
Pets Best vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 2.65
Nationwide costs less, but Pets Best provides better coverage and stronger overall value.
Pets Best vs. Pumpkin
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin is more affordable for cats, but Pets Best excels in coverage and overall value, especially for dogs.
Pets Best vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk shines in customer service, while Pets Best provides stronger coverage and affordability balance.
Pets Best vs. Spot
• Dogs: 4.05 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 3.80 vs. 4.15
Spot is more affordable for cats with strong service, but Pets Best maintains better overall coverage.

How Much Does Pets Best Pet Insurance Cost?

Pets Best pet insurance costs average $53 monthly ($643 annually) for dogs and $28 monthly ($329 annually) for cats. Your location and pet breed determine your premium.

Cat$28$32$329$37913%
Dog$53$60$643$72311%

Pets Best Pet Insurance Rates by State

Veterinary costs and claim patterns drive state-by-state premium differences. Pets Best offers the cheapest pet insurance for cats in Arkansas at $19 monthly. Massachusetts cat owners pay $36 (nearly double). Dog coverage costs $36 monthly in Arkansas but jumps to $69 in Massachusetts.

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Arkansas$36$431
Alabama$39$473
North Dakota$41$494
Missouri$42$507
Kentucky$42$509
Louisiana$43$518
Montana$45$539
Oklahoma$45$537
Iowa$45$541
Mississippi$45$547
West Virginia$46$556
Rhode Island$46$559
New Mexico$47$568
South Dakota$47$569
North Carolina$47$573
Georgia$48$580
Nebraska$48$581
Indiana$48$582
Kansas$48$583
Ohio$49$590
Tennessee$49$594
Wyoming$49$596
Vermont$50$599
Utah$51$614
Alaska$52$627
Maryland$52$630
Idaho$53$644
Michigan$53$645
Delaware$54$647
Hawaii$54$650
Nevada$55$667
Minnesota$55$667
Pennsylvania$56$670
South Carolina$56$672
Texas$56$681
Virginia$57$687
Wisconsin$57$690
New York$58$700
New Jersey$60$727
Florida$60$729
Connecticut$61$735
Washington$61$740
New Hampshire$62$747
Maine$65$781
Arizona$65$783
Illinois$66$797
Oregon$66$800
Colorado$67$810
California$67$814
Massachusetts$69$829

Pets Best Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Breed determines your Pets Best premium. Cat coverage runs $15 monthly for Russian Blues and $33 for Abyssinians. Dog premiums range wider: $18 for Chihuahuas, $117 for Bernese Mountain Dogs. Breeds with higher health risks and veterinary costs carry steeper premiums.

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Russian Blue$15$179
Siamese$15$183
Burmese$16$192
Domestic Shorthair$16$192
Bombay$17$197
Chinchilla$18$207
Chihuahua$18$217
Himalayan$19$222
Persian$19$220
Balinese$20$242
British Shorthair$20$247
Scottish Fold$20$242
Munchkin$21$259
Jack Russell Terrier$22$263
Shih Tzu$22$268
Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$22$266
Australian Terrier$23$270
Maltipoo$23$275
Bengal$23$272
Birman$23$275
Tonkinese$23$272
Cornish Rex$24$288
Sphynx$24$281
British Longhair$24$283
Australian Shepherd$24$282
Australian Silky Terrier$24$284
Cockapoo$24$291
Papillon$24$291
Pekingese$24$284
Ragdoll$24$290
Norwegian Forest cat$25$296
Miniature Poodle$25$299
Small Mix (11-25)$25$305
Exotic Shorthair$26$310
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$26$311
Havanese$26$313
Lhasa Apso$26$308
Yorkshire terrier$26$307
Small Mix (0-20)$26$312
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$26$319
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$26$317
Maine Coon$26$312
Snowshoe$26$314
Border Terrier$27$320
Cairn Terrier$27$323
Dachshund$27$321
Miniature Fox Terrier$27$320
Miniature Pinscher$27$316
Miniature Schnauzer$27$318
Norwich Terrier$27$324
Puggle$27$325
Shiba Inu$27$319
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$27$327
Serengeti$28$327
Affenpinscher$28$335
Bichon Frise$28$335
Coton De Tulear$28$328
Maltese$28$334
Norfolk Terrier$28$332
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$28$343
American Eskimo$29$343
Basenji$29$347
Toy Poodle$29$347
Border Collie$30$357
German Spitz$30$357
Schnoodle$30$357
Small Mix (11-30)$30$361
Siberian$30$355
Australian Mist$30$356
Savannah$30$357
Dingo$31$371
Goldendoodle$31$366
Miniature Dachshund$31$369
Pomeranian$31$370
West Highland White Terrier$31$368
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$31$365
Devon Rex$31$365
Brussels Griffon$32$375
Fox Terrier$32$384
Labradoodle$32$381
Shetland Sheepdog$32$378
Siberian Husky$32$377
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$32$382
Australian Cattle Dog$32$389
Bearded Collie$32$392
Keeshond$32$388
Whippet$32$386
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$33$394
Abyssinian$33$390
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$33$393
Beagle$33$396
Cavapoo$33$403
Irish Terrier$33$399
Morkie$33$403
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$33$398
Boston Terrier$34$419
Japanese Chin$34$411
Standard Schnauzer$34$414
Welsh Springer Spaniel$34$410
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$35$421
German Pinscher$35$421
German Shorthaired Pointer$35$420
Puli$35$424
Wire Fox Terrier$35$430
Cavachon$36$430
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$36$435
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$36$432
English Foxhound$36$441
Icelandic Sheepdog$36$442
Pug$36$438
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$36$434
Tibetan Terrier$36$437
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$37$441
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$37$442
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$37$443
Cocker spaniel$37$443
English Springer Spaniel$37$443
Finnish Lapphund$37$451
Harrier$37$445
Italian Greyhound$37$449
Peruvian Hairless Dog$37$444
Pointer$37$452
Groodle$37$451
Alaskan Husky$38$455
English Pointer$38$454
English Setter$38$456
Irish Setter$38$464
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$38$464
Scottish Terrier$38$454
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$39$468
Chow Chow$39$464
Italian Spinone$39$475
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$39$474
Japanese Spitz$40$478
American Hairless Terrier$40$480
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$40$483
Afghan Hound$40$478
Bracco Italiano$40$487
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$40$484
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$40$479
Samoyed$40$483
Standard Poodle$40$484
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$40$479
English Toy Terrier$41$491
American Foxhound$41$493
Foxhound$41$493
Australian Kelpie$42$499
Briard$42$499
German Shepherd$42$507
Old English Sheepdog$42$501
Husky$42$510
Pitbull$43$515
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$43$525
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$43$525
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$44$528
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$44$528
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$44$529
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$44$528
Field Spaniel$44$528
Norwegian Elkhound$44$527
Saluki$44$527
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$44$539
Dalmatian$45$536
Smooth Collie$45$535
Bull Terrier$46$548
Estrela Mountain Dog$46$551
Portuguese Water Dog$46$554
Hungarian Vizsla$47$566
Vizsla$47$566
Mixed Breed$47$568
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$47$562
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$48$574
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$48$574
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$48$574
Small Mix (0-25)$48$574
Collie$48$578
Golden Retriever$48$576
Miniature Bull Terrier$48$577
Airedale Terrier$49$581
Gordon Setter$49$579
Welsh Terrier$49$590
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$49$592
Alaskan Malamute$50$601
Great Pyrenees$50$601
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$51$609
American Staffordshire Terrier$52$617
Borzoi$52$619
Komondor$52$617
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$52$626
Rough Collie$52$629
Scottish Deerhound$53$626
Labrador Retriever$53$643
Akita$54$659
Corgi$55$660
Greyhound$55$665
Basset Hound$56$674
Central Asian Shepherd Dog$57$693
Rhodesian Ridgeback$57$685
Weimaraner$58$698
Alsation$59$708

Is Pets Best Pet Insurance Expensive?

Pets Best ranks fourth for dog affordability and sixth for cats, moderately priced but not the cheapest option. Use the filterable table below to check costs for your pet's age, deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$500
$5,000
80%
$62$75312%

Pets Best Pet Insurance Discounts

Pets Best offers four pet insurance discounts that cut your premium. Military members, veterinary staff, employees with group benefits and owners with multiple pets all qualify for savings.

Multiple pets
5%
Must enroll more than one pet with Pets Best
Military
5%
Must be an active duty service member, veteran or military spouse/kid
Veterinary staff
5%
Must work as a staff at a veterinary clinic
Employer group plan
5%
Must join a participating employer's group plan

Pets Best Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Pets Best ranks fifth nationally for customer service. The Better Business Bureau gives it poor marks, while Trustpilot ratings land in the moderate range. Reddit users are split: many praise helpful reps and smooth claims, others complain about denials and slow responses.

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    Pets Best Trustpilot Reviews

    Pets Best scores 3.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Verified customers rate its service and claims handling positively. Most policyholders praise Pets Best's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews from actual customers.

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    Pets Best Better Business Bureau Rating

    Pets Best holds an F rating from the Better Business Bureau and isn't BBB accredited. F is the lowest possible grade, signaling problems with complaint handling or business practices. BBB ratings measure how companies resolve customer complaints and maintain ethical standards.

Pets Best Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Pets Best gets mixed Reddit reviews. We analyzed 10 comments: seven positive, three negative, making 70% positive sentiment. Users like the responsive customer service and clear policies. Some criticize claim denials and coverage gaps. Customer experiences with Pets Best's claims process vary widely.

Pets Best Pet Insurance Coverage

Pets Best provides pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Customize your policy with multiple coverage levels and optional add-ons. Build a plan that fits your budget and your pet's health needs.

$100 to $1,000
$5,000, $10,000, Unlimited
70%, 80%, 90%
Coverage for accident-only plan
Treatment for injuries such as broken bones, swallowed objects, poisoning, medications, surgery and emergency care
Coverage for accident and illness plan
Includes accident coverage plus hereditary and chronic conditions, cancer, infections, allergies, diagnostic testing, hospitalizations and surgery
Covered if prescribed for an eligible accident or illness
Chronic conditions
Continued coverage if the condition was not pre-existing and the policy is renewed
3 days for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, 6 months for cruciate ligament events and related conditions
Enrollment restrictions
No maximum age limits
Direct vet payment
Offers to pay veterinarians directly for any claim reimbursement amount, provided that you submit a signed copy of its veterinarian reimbursement release form along with your completed claim

*Coverage varies by state and policy terms. Always review your specific policy documents and consult your insurance provider to understand exact coverage terms, exclusions, limitations and waiting periods before enrollment.

Pets Best Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Pets Best offers optional wellness add-ons for routine preventive care. Add-ons reimburse you for vaccinations, dental cleanings, wellness exams and routine treatments. There are no deductibles or waiting periods, coverage starts immediately after enrollment.

EssentialWellness
Covers routine exams, core vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and preventive blood work 
BestWellness
Includes all Essential benefits plus spay/neuter, dental cleanings, advanced blood panels and additional vaccines 
Exam Fees
Reimburses exam fees associated with diagnosing an eligible accident or illness
Physical Therapy
Covers rehabilitation, acupuncture and chiropractic care expenses that are related to an eligible accident or illness

Is Pets Best Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Pets Best averages $53 monthly for dog coverage and $28 for cats. Customer experience ranks fifth nationally, with moderate ratings from Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau. Choose between accident-only or comprehensive accident and illness plans. Add optional wellness coverage for routine care expenses.

Browse through our review guides for the top pet insurance companies for your pet:

Pets Best Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

We answer common questions about Pets Best pet insurance:

Is Pets Best pet insurance worth it in 2025?

What do Reddit users really think about Pets Best pet insurance?

Does Pets Best cover pre-existing conditions for pets?

Can I get a discount for insuring multiple pets with Pets Best?

Is Pets Best pet insurance available in my state?

How We Rated Pets Best Pet Insurance

Shopping for pet insurance means comparing dozens of providers. We scored Pets Best across three areas to simplify your decision.

Affordability (50% of score): We collected premium quotes for multiple pet breeds, ages and coverage levels. Discounts were factored in to show real costs, not advertised rates.

Customer Experience (30% of score): Customer reviews from Trustpilot and Reddit revealed satisfaction patterns. We measured how well Pets Best handles claims and customer service.

Coverage Options (20% of score): We reviewed policy benefits, wellness add-ons and coverage breadth. This shows how well Pets Best meets different pet owner needs.

Sample profiles: All quotes used a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and 7-year-old Ragdoll with $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and 80% reimbursement rate.

About Connor Bolton


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Connor Bolton is Senior SEO and Content Manager at MoneyGeek, where he leads the business and pet insurance editorial teams. As editorial lead for both verticals, Connor sets the research framework, data standards, and content structure that his writers execute, directly authoring in-depth guides himself and reviewing all team content for accuracy and practical value before it goes live. With over four years evaluating insurance products across personal, commercial, and specialty lines, he brings cross-vertical knowledge to every guide the team produces.

Connor architected MoneyGeek's insurance research infrastructure across all major verticals including auto, home, renters, life, health, business, and pet, building systems for pricing analysis, provider-level research, customer experience evaluation, and coverage analysis with AI support. The infrastructure includes over 6 million data points for business insurance across 408 industry areas, all 50 states, and 16 vehicle types, and over 5 million pet insurance profiles across 18 major providers and hundreds of breed and age combinations. Connor's insurance cost research and his team's work has been cited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, CBS News, Forbes and LegalZoom.

Beyond the data, Connor stays connected to how the market actually operates, drawing on direct conversations with underwriters and carrier liaisons at Ethos, The Hartford, NEXT Insurance, Nationwide, and State Farm, and monitoring business and pet owner communities including Reddit, to inform how he interprets findings and frames guidance for real buyers.

He is the direct editorial contact for methodology questions at connor@moneygeek.com and can be found on LinkedIn.


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