Spot Pet Insurance Review


Spot Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Spot ranks fourth in affordability for cats and ninth for dogs, with average monthly rates of $23 and $57, respectively.

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Spot ranks second nationally in customer experience with high ratings on Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau.

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Spot ranks eighth nationwide for coverage options, offering two wellness plan add-ons in addition to standard accident-only and accident and illness policies.

Spot Pet Insurance Ratings

Spot's pet insurance scores 4.15 out of 5 for cats and 3.75 out of 5 for dogs in MoneyGeek’s analysis. Spot excels in customer service, though its premiums are higher than competitors', particularly for dogs. Spot's waiting period for accident coverage is longer than competitors at 14 days.

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Coverage2.618
Affordability3.79
Overall Score3.756
Customer Experience4.582
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WHO IS SPOT PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Spot works best for pet owners who want flexible coverage options with minimal out-of-pocket costs. Spot is the best pet insurance company for pet owners who want policies with low deductibles or no payout limits. Spot is ideal for pet owners who want coverage for hereditary conditions, behavioral issues and vet exam fees at no additional cost.

Pet parents who need immediate accident coverage may find better options elsewhere due to Spot's 14-day waiting period.

Learn more about the best pet insurance options for your pet:

Spot Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Available in all 50 states, Spot offers the best pet insurance in three states and second-best coverage in 26 states for cats. The company ranks second for affordability in four states for cats and second for customer experience in all states for both pet types.

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Alaska3.48
Arkansas3.458
Nebraska3.558
Vermont3.558
Delaware3.67
Hawaii3.658
Louisiana3.658
Montana3.657
Utah3.657
Alabama3.77
Connecticut3.77
Michigan3.76
New York3.77
North Dakota3.77
Ohio3.77
Pennsylvania3.76
Rhode Island3.77
South Dakota3.76
Tennessee3.77
Colorado3.756
Georgia3.757
Idaho3.756
Minnesota3.757
Virginia3.756
Wisconsin3.756
Arizona3.86
Illinois3.86
Iowa3.86
Maine3.85
Maryland3.84
Missouri3.86
Mississippi3.86
Nevada3.85
New Jersey3.86
New Mexico3.88
Oklahoma3.85
Oregon3.86
Texas3.86
Florida3.854
Indiana3.856
Kansas3.855
Kentucky3.855
Massachusetts3.856
North Carolina3.856
South Carolina3.855
New Hampshire3.95
West Virginia3.94
Wyoming3.95
Washington45
California4.154

Spot Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Spot pet insurance fares against national competitors below.

  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 3.85
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 3.35
Spot outperforms ASPCA in customer experience and cat coverage despite ASPCA's lower dog insurance costs.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 2.55
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 2.30
Spot outranks Embrace in all categories, with lower costs, stronger customer experience and more coverage for dogs and cats.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 2.70
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 2.95
Spot beats Fetch on price and customer service. Fetch offers more coverage options.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 3.60
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 3.80
Spot leads in customer service and cat coverage. Figo provides more coverage options.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 4.50
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 4.25
Lemonade costs less for dogs. Spot costs less for cats.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 3.05
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 2.40
Spot scores higher in all three categories. Met Life has lower customer service and coverage scores.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 2.50
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 2.65
Spot beats Nationwide in affordability, customer experience and coverage for both dogs and cats.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 4.05
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 3.80
Pets Best leads for dog coverage with lower costs and more coverage options, while Spot leads for cats.
  • Dogs: 3.75 vs. 3.70
  • Cats: 4.15 vs. 4.15
The companies tie for cat coverage, but Spot wins for dogs with stronger customer experience despite Pumpkin's lower costs.

How Much Does Spot Pet Insurance Cost?

Spot's pet insurance costs an average of $57 monthly ($684 annually) for dogs and $23 monthly ($284 annually) for cats. Your premium depends on factors including your location and pet breed.

Cat$23$32$284$37925%
Dog$57$60$684$7235%

Spot Pet Insurance Rates by State

Pet insurance rates differ by state due to veterinary costs, regulations and local claim patterns. Spot offers the cheapest pet insurance for cats in Missouri at $18 monthly, while coverage costs $30 in Maine. For dogs, Spot charges the lowest monthly rate in Alabama at $45 and the highest in Colorado at $72.

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Alabama$45$544
North Dakota$46$553
Missouri$46$552
Kentucky$46$558
Arkansas$47$558
West Virginia$47$563
Oklahoma$49$582
Iowa$49$583
Mississippi$49$588
Louisiana$50$594
Montana$50$605
Indiana$51$605
North Carolina$51$607
Wyoming$51$611
South Carolina$51$614
Georgia$51$617
Kansas$51$615
New Mexico$52$624
Rhode Island$53$628
South Dakota$53$633
Ohio$54$641
Tennessee$55$661
Maryland$56$674
Utah$57$677
Nebraska$57$681
Idaho$57$689
Michigan$58$693
Vermont$58$696
Nevada$58$698
Minnesota$59$707
Texas$60$716
Delaware$60$717
Virginia$60$723
Pennsylvania$60$719
Hawaii$60$722
California$61$735
Wisconsin$61$734
Florida$62$749
New Hampshire$62$748
Alaska$63$754
New Jersey$63$759
New York$63$759
Washington$65$778
Connecticut$67$796
Maine$67$803
Arizona$68$812
Oregon$69$830
Illinois$70$835
Massachusetts$71$851
Colorado$72$856

Spot Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Pet insurance premiums vary by breed. British Longhair cats cost $21 monthly, while Abyssinians reach $32. Small mixed-breed dogs under 20 pounds start at $24 monthly, but Bullmastiff owners pay up to $112. These pricing differences reflect each breed's health profile and typical veterinary needs.

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British Longhair$21$254
Bombay$21$258
Domestic Shorthair$21$261
Ragdoll$22$260
Siamese$22$267
Russian Blue$22$271
Norwegian Forest cat$23$277
Birman$24$286
Tonkinese$24$285
Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$24$283
Devon Rex$24$290
Serengeti$24$294
Chinchilla$25$309
Munchkin$26$310
Burmese$26$310
Himalayan$26$315
Scottish Fold$26$316
Bengal$26$318
Snowshoe$26$319
Australian Mist$27$320
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$27$323
Cornish Rex$27$327
Small Mix (11-25)$27$325
Siberian$27$330
Savannah$27$331
British Shorthair$28$336
Small Mix (0-20)$28$332
Persian$28$338
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$28$340
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$28$338
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$29$348
Balinese$30$356
Maine Coon$30$358
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$30$365
Sphynx$31$369
Chihuahua$31$374
Exotic Shorthair$32$379
Abyssinian$32$380
Small Mix (11-30)$32$385
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$33$389
Maltipoo$33$397
Morkie$33$399
Shih Tzu$34$407
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$34$407
Cockapoo$34$412
Jack Russell Terrier$35$418
Cavapoo$35$419
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$35$419
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$35$418
Havanese$36$427
Puggle$37$440
Shiba Inu$37$443
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$37$448
Miniature Poodle$37$445
Cavachon$37$446
Schnoodle$37$447
Yorkshire terrier$37$449
Papillon$38$462
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$39$463
Maltese$39$468
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$39$471
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$39$469
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$39$471
Australian Shepherd$39$473
Toy Poodle$40$473
Lhasa Apso$40$478
Groodle$40$480
Japanese Chin$40$483
Dachshund$40$484
Japanese Spitz$41$488
American Hairless Terrier$41$490
Border Collie$41$491
Coton De Tulear$41$489
Basenji$41$493
Miniature Pinscher$41$492
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$41$498
Shetland Sheepdog$42$497
Pomeranian$42$497
American Eskimo$42$499
Australian Silky Terrier$42$500
Welsh Springer Spaniel$43$511
Dingo$43$515
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$43$514
English Toy Terrier$43$513
Husky$43$516
Pekingese$43$518
Miniature Dachshund$43$518
Labradoodle$44$522
Goldendoodle$44$523
Miniature Schnauzer$44$524
West Highland White Terrier$44$524
Peruvian Hairless Dog$44$530
Fox Terrier$45$536
Australian Terrier$45$537
Border Terrier$45$541
German Pinscher$45$540
Siberian Husky$45$543
Bichon Frise$46$545
Bearded Collie$46$548
Miniature Fox Terrier$46$550
Norwich Terrier$46$553
English Foxhound$46$551
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$46$559
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$47$558
Brussels Griffon$47$559
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$47$561
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$47$562
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$47$563
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$47$561
Norfolk Terrier$47$564
American Foxhound$47$565
Australian Cattle Dog$48$570
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$48$573
Italian Greyhound$48$570
Cairn Terrier$48$570
German Spitz$48$575
Finnish Lapphund$48$576
Irish Terrier$48$575
Foxhound$48$574
Whippet$48$577
Boston Terrier$48$576
Wire Fox Terrier$48$579
Affenpinscher$49$582
Icelandic Sheepdog$49$582
Norwegian Elkhound$49$583
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$49$585
Alaskan Husky$49$582
Standard Schnauzer$49$588
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$49$589
Collie$50$595
Australian Kelpie$50$598
Harrier$50$596
Beagle$50$599
Puli$50$599
English Springer Spaniel$50$602
Mixed Breed$50$604
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$50$598
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$51$604
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$51$606
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$51$606
Welsh Terrier$51$609
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$51$611
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$51$611
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$51$611
Small Mix (0-25)$51$611
Field Spaniel$51$612
Pointer$51$614
Pug$52$619
German Shorthaired Pointer$52$619
Tibetan Terrier$52$622
Keeshond$52$624
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$53$630
Samoyed$53$633
English Setter$53$636
Italian Spinone$53$637
Smooth Collie$53$637
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$53$636
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$53$639
Cocker spaniel$54$639
Scottish Terrier$54$648
English Pointer$54$650
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$55$656
Vizsla$55$656
Saluki$55$661
Standard Poodle$56$665
Bracco Italiano$56$667
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$56$667
Rough Collie$56$669
German Shepherd$57$676
Chow Chow$57$680
Labrador Retriever$57$684
Afghan Hound$57$685
Briard$57$687
Portuguese Water Dog$58$699
Corgi$59$702
Clumber Spaniel$59$708
Irish Setter$59$709
Alaskan Malamute$59$711
Old English Sheepdog$59$712
Golden Retriever$60$716
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$60$718
Alsation$60$719
Komondor$60$721
Akita$61$723
Airedale Terrier$62$735
Hungarian Vizsla$63$759
Pitbull$63$759
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$64$768
Great Pyrenees$64$771
Greyhound$65$773
Borzoi$65$771
Alsatian$66$789
Rhodesian Ridgeback$66$789
Gordon Setter$66$792
Basset Hound$67$797
Bull Terrier$67$802
Weimaraner$67$801
American Staffordshire Terrier$67$804
Lurcher$68$815
Dalmatian$68$815

Is Spot Pet Insurance Expensive?

Spot isn't the cheapest pet insurance option, ranking fourth for affordability for cats and ninth for dogs in our study. Use the filterable table below to see whether Spot is expensive for your pet's age group and your chosen deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$500
$5,000
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$69$8224%

Spot Pet Insurance Discounts

Spot offers four pet insurance discounts to help reduce premiums. The company provides a 10% multiple pet discount when you insure more than one pet under the same policy. Additional savings are available through AAA membership, Blue365 wellness programs and employee benefits at participating companies.

Association member benefit
10%
American Automobile Association (AAA) member
Club membership benefit
10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield member who signs up for the Blue365 program
Employer group benefit
10%
Employee of a participating company and enroll through the employer-specific page
Multiple pets
10%
Sign up an additional pet with Spot

Spot Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Spot ranks second nationally for customer service with dogs and cats, earning a high rating from the Better Business Bureau and positive feedback on Trustpilot. Reddit users share mixed experiences, with many praising Spot's customer service team, while others report problems with claim approvals and support responses.

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    Spot Trustpilot Reviews

    Spot earns a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. Most policyholders report positive experiences with Spot's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    Spot Better Business Bureau Rating

    Spot holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has maintained BBB Accredited Business status since May 2020. The A+ grade is BBB's top rating, showing Spot meets its standards for trust and resolves customer complaints well. Companies must address customer issues and follow ethical business practices to get BBB accreditation.

Spot Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

We looked at 29 Reddit comments about Spot. Thirteen were positive, 16 were negative. Common complaints mention claim denials, coverage limitations and slow support responses. Positive comments praise customer service responsiveness, quick claims processing and straightforward policy terms.

Spot Pet Insurance Coverage

Spot offers accident-only pet insurance and comprehensive accident and illness policies for dogs and cats. You can customize your policy by choosing from multiple pet insurance coverage options and adding optional riders to fit your budget and your pet’s health needs.

$100, $250, $500, $750, $1,000
$2,500, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $7,000, $10,000, Unlimited
70%, 80%, 90%
Coverage for accident-only plan
Injuries and emergencies related to accidents, swallowed objects and toxins. Includes vet exam fees, MRI or CT scans, X-rays, surgery and hospitalizations. Also covers IV fluids and medications, medical supplies, poison control consultation fees, prescription medications, tooth extractions and alternative therapies like acupuncture.
Coverage for accident and illness plan
All coverages included in accident-only policy, new major and minor illnesses, hereditary conditions, hip dysplasia, cancer and growths, infectious diseases and diseases from parasites, orthopedic conditions, dental illnesses, digestive illnesses, behavioral issues, skin/eye/ear infections, microchip implantation, diagnostics and treatments, surgery and specialized care, advanced care, virtual vet visits
Pre-existing conditions
Pre-existing conditions that have been cured or are curable may be eligible for coverage after 180 symptom-free days, excluding chronic or ligament and knee conditions
Bilateral conditions
Doesn't cover bilateral conditions of pre-existing conditions
14 days for accidents, illnesses, ligament and knee conditions
Enrollment restrictions
No upper age limits or breed exclusions for enrollment

*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.

Spot Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Spot offers optional wellness plans that reimburse for routine preventive care services like vaccinations, dental cleanings and wellness exams. These add-on plans have no deductibles or waiting periods, so coverage begins immediately after enrollment.

Gold wellness plan
Covers dental cleanings, wellness exams, DHLPP/FVRCP vaccines, rabies/Lyme FIP vaccines, fecal tests, heartworm or FeLV tests, deworming
Platinum wellness plan
Includes all Gold benefits plus spay/neuter or dental cleaning, health certificates, urinalysis, flea/heartworm preventions, Bordetella/FELV vaccines, blood tests

Is Spot Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Spot provides dog insurance at a monthly average of $57, while cat coverage runs $23. Spot holds the second-best customer experience ranking nationwide and receives high ratings from Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau. Pet owners considering Spot can choose between basic accident-only or comprehensive coverage plans, plus optional wellness plans for preventive care.

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

Spot Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

We’ve addressed some frequently asked questions about Spot pet insurance below:

Is Spot pet insurance worth it in 2025?

What do Reddit users really think about Spot pet insurance?

Does Spot cover pre-existing conditions for pets?

Does Spot offer discounts for multiple pets?

Is Spot pet insurance available in my state?

How We Rated Spot Pet Insurance

Pet insurance shopping feels overwhelming with so many options available. We analyzed how Spot performs across the following key areas:

Affordability (50% of score): We analyzed premiums by collecting quotes across multiple coverage levels, pet breeds and age ranges to compare providers' charges. Our analysis also considered the company’s discount structure to reveal the true cost you'll pay rather than base advertised rates.

Customer experience (30% of score): We computed this score by collecting customer feedback and ratings from platforms like Trustpilot and Reddit to gauge real user experiences.

Coverage options (20% of score): We evaluated all policy features, optional add-ons and coverage scope to assess whether the company provides comprehensive financial protection and valuable policy benefits for pet owners.

We used quotes collected using our standard 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and 7-year-old Ragdoll profiles, with a $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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