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For over 20 years, Trupanion pet insurance has offered comprehensive dog and cat insurance. It covers 90% of customers’ vet bills for accidents, illnesses, injuries, surgeries, hospital stays and many other costly vet visits. Trupanion does not cap payout limits to ensure your pet’s health needs are met. It sets lifetime deductibles for every condition, so there is no need to reach a new deductible every year for long-term conditions. Trupanion also pays veterinarians directly, simplifying the process for consumers. Pet owners can also purchase additional coverage (Recovery and Complementary Care package) for services like acupuncture, chiropractic treatment and hydrotherapy.
- Direct payment to veterinarians
- 90% coverage
- No payout limits
- Lifetime per-incident deductible
- No discount for multiple pets
- No coverage for routine wellness
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Reviewed July 7, 2018
I have had Trupanion for several years and they have always been excellent in responding to my claims. The customer service agents are always knowledgeable and compassionate on the phone. It would have been a lot harder to care for my dogs if I didn't have Trupanion.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Trupanion provides a client centric service model, compassion, care and ability to relate to people as pet owners with exceptional consistency! You're going to read good and bad reviews. Here's something to consider... Not everyone understands how insurance works. Some people fail at reading and understanding the terms of their coverage. Some simply ignore or choose not to read or understand the terms. Some people try to defraud insurance companies. Insurance companies review medical records to verify compliance with their coverage terms. Insurance does not mean an owner is absolved of all financial responsibility for their pets care. Ask your insurance company how vet billing works and how it affects your coverage.
When you're dealing with your family (Pet) it's important to pay attention and not blindly make uninformed choices. I invested in Insurance for Teddy because I care about him. I paid for everything out of pocket until he was hit by a car and had potentially life threatening injuries. His injuries quickly became very expensive and were certainly not common. I immediately contacted Trupanion to inform them of the accident and got Teddy to the vet hospital as fast as I could.
The metrics to employ when considering a claim is: "Is this problem potentially life threatening?" and "Does this problem potentially cause severe quality of life issues." Pet insurance is not like human health insurance. It's meant for bad to worse case scenario situations. Don't make the mistake of confusing human & pet insurance. You're responsible for your friend whether you have insurance or not. Trupanion is an excellent insurance provider. Some may disagree, maybe they failed to understand the companies policies. And, or, the general premise behind the services they signed up for.
Teddy, my cat, was severely injured with multiple injuries when he was hit by a car. These injuries were potentially life threatening and this is when Trupanion kicked in and have championed Teddy's recovery from the start. The amount of coverage Teddy has received along with support from staff has been nothingshort of amazing so far. Teddy has a specialist for his broken teeth, dislocated and fractured jaw, dislocated leg, and a surgeon for the removal of one of his eyes. It has been heart wrenching for me to have to see him go through this but I know he will get better and he knows that I love him.
This insurance company has been supportive with us and have fulfilled their obligations, according to their own policies, without hesitation or delay. Some of you may accuse me of being a shill for the company. I can't stop you from saying it. But you're only deluding yourself and doing a disservice to those seeking an informed review. If you're buying a product or service understand what you're buying or paying for before you do. Most Veterinarians in Toronto seem to have a really good opinion of this company and I can understand why they do. They act quickly and make informed decisions based on all available information. Teddy and I have had a really good experience with Trupanion. I have attached a picture of Teddy a day after he got to the hospital.
Reviewed July 3, 2018
This is the absolute best of the best for pet insurance. Every single time I call I always get the help and knowledge to resolve any questions that I have. The representatives are OUTSTANDING!!! Never have I had any problems and they are so caring about my pets and their health. I can't say enough. And to top it off the claims are super fast every single time. I can hardly believe they are for real. But they are. I unconditional recommend them 110%!!! You will not be sorry to go enroll with them for your pet{s}. They really do treat them like family!
Reviewed July 2, 2018
I have been a customer of Trupanion for several years. Filing claims is super easy and they are paid quickly. I always get someone on the phone without waiting. My latest call was to update some information. I spoke with Ines who was pleasant, helpful and very efficient. I highly recommend Trupanion to any pet owner. They help me take good care of my babies.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
I don't get these reviews, I couldn't live without Trupanion. They have been so great through the dozens of claims I have had for different dogs. And yes, I have had a claim denied that I am currently appealing but it was a fair reason of a misunderstanding and Trupanion makes appeals super easy if the vet is willing to correct. Mostly though they have paid me right back for many surgeries, and illnesses by older dogs developed. Get the insurance right away when your pup is young so it is cheaper. Vets are out of control with their prices! You go in for a simple procedure and they want to do every test possible so it is thousands. A surgery can cost on average 5k-20k. It is a huge peace of mind to know Trupanion has your back.
I also have care credit which helps and Trupanion can preapprove a payment or refund you into your checking on most cases within a week or less! You can always get a rep on the phone and they are so pleasant to speak with every time. They are similar to Discover card's customer service where they take the time and really do actually care to keep the customer happy unlike some other companies where you know it will be super stressful to get a rep and then you are transferred non stop and frustrated. I have never experienced this in the 30 plus times I have called Trupanion. Actually look forward to communicating with them. I have a biz also and I know people just love complaining when unhappy and the happy don't do much which is why I am leaving such a long review. :)
Reviewed June 30, 2018
We have had Trupanion Pet Insurance for our dogs and cats for 8 years now. While we haven't used pet insurance from other companies, Trupanion has been excellent. They respond promptly, they are true to their policy, and they reimburse very quickly. We have had unusually complicated and expensive health problems in our two dogs this past year - very expensive - and Trupanion paid 90% of the covered charges. Basically, those were all but the exam charges. We have saved many thousands of dollars with Trupanion. The best thing is to buy it when the pet is very young, so that no health issues that arise become "pre-existing" conditions. I recommend Trupanion to all my pet owning friends.
Reviewed June 29, 2018
Anything can happen to our four-legged family members at any time, and my past experience has been it is usually at the worst timing. Trupanion gives me peace of mind to know that my fur baby will be taken care of 24/7 and even at the worst timing. Also, Trupanion's customer service is the best!
Reviewed June 28, 2018
When I first signed up for Trupanion for my two dogs, their policy stated that insurance premiums would never go up more than 20%. In the last few years they have raised our premium almost 25% each year even though we have been with them for 5 years and haven't been making huge claims. In fact, we never go over how much we pay them every year. On their website, they state "Trupanion is one of the only pet health insurance plans that does not have automatic rate increases as your pet ages - some companies have guaranteed annual increases of up to 18%!" THIS IS A LIE! They raise it more than other insurance companies.
Look it up yourself. They mislead you, the insurance premiums should be enforced more. They are a money hungry business, and they don't care about your pet's health. Today, I called to cancel, and I told them that I would be paying more insurance for my two dogs than my husband and I's insurance. They said "Oh, well pets are having the same procedures as humans nowadays so we have to raise premiums." This is completely a lie in a sense.
For my own personal health insurance, I pay less than I do for my dogs, and I've had surgery and my insurance company pays 100% of the bill. Surgery for dogs is not as expensive as it is for a human, let's be real. Trupanion has no cap on how much they can raise their premium each year. So they could potentially raise it however much they like. I would highly advise no one to get an insurance policy with this company.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
Trupanion's customer service is impeccable. There is no long menu to wade through - speaking to an understandable, very knowledgeable representative is a simple to do. Questions are answered succinctly and compassionately. I have two dogs who I have had to file claims for and I have never had an insurance company process claims so quickly. There is no second guessing the veterinary hospital; they follow the guidelines of your policy and the payment is quickly made. My only complaint - that I have yet to find a people insurance company that worked so efficiently and kindly!
Reviewed June 22, 2018
From the moment I called to inquire about insurance for my puppy, the staff has been phenomenal. The guidance and support was greatly appreciated. I never thought I would be facing a crisis with my pup, however, it happened. The support from Trupanion has been beyond amazing. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the assistance I have received. I recommend them highly to friends and neighbors. I don't know what I would have done without them. I personally will never own a pet without Trupanion.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
My experience with Trupanion has been quite different from many of the reviewers on this site. We got insurance for our dog when he was just a few months old. He's now almost 7 years old. Our deductible per condition is $200, with Trupanion paying 90% of care costs after the deductible is met, and our monthly premium is ~$45.
During our ~6-7 years with the company, we have filed claims on two conditions: the first to do with a limping issue (a chronic condition for the past several years), the second with a broken tooth. In both cases, Trupanion has responded quickly to our claims and interpreted our invoices fairly, even generously. (I recently called them because I thought they were paying us *too* much for a claim, but their rep explained how they had intentionally interpreted the claim to our advantage.) My experiences with customer service reps have also been very positive — when our dog was suffering from his limp and we were worried he would need surgery, one phone rep even sent him a care package.
Some things for potential consumers to note: 1) Trupanion's business model favors customers who enroll their pets in puppyhood, since preexisting conditions are not covered. We are fortunate because our vet urged us to sign up when our dog was very young. Our experience may be less positive had we signed him up later. 2) They also charge more for coverage of certain issues common to your dog's breed. For example, our monthly premium would be $35 ($10 less), but it also includes coverage for hip issues common to my dog's breed.
3) Their deductibles apply to each specific condition, for the life of your pet, rather than to a given calendar year. This means that each new condition you claim gets its own deductible, but that once that deductible is met, they will pay 90% (or whatever % you've chosen in your plan) of treatment for that condition for the rest of your pet's life. This might hurt folks whose animals suffer many one-time conditions, but it's helpful for chronic conditions. 4) Office visit/consultation fees are not covered, nor is preventative care.
Of these four things, the only one that wasn't made clear to me before I signed up for the insurance was that office visit fees weren't covered. (And by this I mean the base fee you are charged for the exam — services tests administered *during* the exam, such as blood tests & X-rays, have in our experience been covered.) The other three conditions may or may not be ideal, but they were clear to me when I signed up. So the model has pros and cons, but, in our experiences thus far, Trupanion's service has met, and sometimes exceeded, our expectations, based upon what we knew about it when we signed up.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
Horrible experience. Nothing that was ever submitted was covered. Outrageous deductibles, monthly cost is more than my personal health insurance with deductibles that are more than most vet visit and treatment. This company exploits people that take their pet's health seriously. DO NOT FALL PREY TO THIS MONEY GRUBBING SCAM!!
Reviewed June 20, 2018
I saw some of these reviews and I don’t understand how some people could have had such a bad experience. I have had nothing but good experiences with them and I’ve had them for almost 9 years. I pay about $50 a month to include both of my dogs, the policy was bought when they were tiny puppies. Let me tell you, there were times I thought about canceling esp when I hit money trouble a few years ago for 3 or 4 years, but I never did. Why? Because when my Maggie was little I got her insured and less than a year later, she was diagnosed with entropion and so even though I’d only paid in about $500 at that point, they fully reimbursed me (at their 90% terms) about $1700 with NO trouble. Then, for many years, I didn’t have to claim against my policy.
Flash forward to a month ago when Maggie was diagnosed with a ruptured disk requiring an emergency MRI and surgery as well as them discovering she has IVDD. Not only did Trupanion pay according to their terms no problem, they made arrangements with the hospital to pay directly to them even though they weren’t a Trupanion Express location, approving my claim as an emergency within TEN MINUTES! That surgery and her aftercare were roughly $6000 which is basically everything I’ve paid over the years plus some more but I never would have had the discipline to save that on my own and I didn’t have the cash upfront to cover it. Trupanion literally saved my dog’s life. Not to mention every single time I call, I get someone knowledgeable and concise, as well as very friendly, that explains things in an easy to understand way. I wish MY own health insurance provider were as easy to deal with and understand as Trupanion has been for my dogs.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I decided to leave Trupanion because, like others have said, I did the math. When I called to cancel, they offered a lower rate which is nice, but I declined. The person I spoke with then used guilt and high pressure tactics to try to convince me to stay. I politely and firmly said no. I do not mind doing this once, but having to repeatedly say no and his very judgmental tone was excessive. I told him it was a financial decision and not an emotional one, since he was clearly playing on my emotions.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I am over the moon with Trupanion, it saved my little Cookie this past year. I don’t know what I would have done without it. She had two back to back TPLO surgeries for injuries to her CCL on both legs, she wasn’t able to walk. They paid 90% of her 15k bills minus my deductible. Years ago after a very expensive surgery for one of my other dogs, I began researching pet insurance. Out of all the options, I found Trupanion to be the best. I will never be without this insurance. People have to understand preexisting conditions. One of my dogs has a heart condition that was diagnosed prior to my getting Trupanion, it’s simple, that’s a preexisting condition.
Reviewed May 20, 2018
DO NOT give this company your hard earned money. They find any and every reason not to pay claims. They will go back to records from when your dog was a puppy and claim pre existing conditions. If your vet runs any tests to rule out a condition and notes that they think it could be something and your pet tests negative or never develops the condition, they used that as pre existing and refuse to pay. Cancelled my policy on my 2 dogs. Could have used that money to pay the vet directly. They guys are CON ARTISTS, just living large on your dime. RUN from this company.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
We bought Trupanion Pet Insurance for our first rescue Dachshund several years ago. Soon after acquiring her, we began to suspect that she was deaf which was confirmed by a specialist. We submitted a claim for the tests and they were denied as a pre-existing condition. At the time we went along with the declination because it was clear that unbeknownst to us, she had been deaf when we acquired her. We acquired a second rescue Dachshund in the very last stages of being cured of heart worms in September 2017. We covered her under our Trupanion policy in mid October. On October 31 she appeared nauseated and we took her to our vet who gave her a shot for nausea. That reoccurred a number of times over several months. During that time she was placed on special diets and the vet made notes about several possible diagnoses she was concerned about.
More recently she began having diarrhea and then bloody diarrhea so we took her to a specialist who performed a number of expensive tests. We submitted all of our bills as a claim and Trupanion converted them nine different claims. Two days later we received nine declinations all stating pre-existing condition as the reason. Trupanion requested all medical records as far back as we had them from every vet that had ever treated our pet. Within 2 days they denied every single claim based on the fact that she had been nauseated and refused eat in mid October, they further noted that she had been placed on a special diet and that the doctor was concerned about the possibility of the beginnings of pancreatitis. Their declinations made it clear that their methodology is to review the entire history of the pet and if they can find anything which can possibly be related to the current problem, then they deny the claim as a pre-existing condition.
They also said that they do not pay for examinations at anytime for any reason. Needless to say we were not happy and have canceled our policy. We are now having our bank transfer the $135 a month we were paying for our premium to a separate account - in essence setting up our own insurance fund. The premiums we wasted paying Trupanion would have covered our dogs' medical expenses. We wish we had read the reviews from ConsumerAffairs.com prior to purchasing Trupanion Pet Insurance. I think you’d only be safe if you purchase a new puppy and cover it immediately. Any adult rescue dog will almost certainly have exhibited symptoms over its life which could lead to a declination based on a pre-existing condition. Don’t waste your money.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
Do not give these thieves your money. They will not cover anything, they will look at any reason not to cover your pet. They will sit there and just collect monthly fees until you realize they are ripping you off. Just pay out of the pocket for your pet.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
This is my honest review and please read till the end! I actually had a great experience with Trupanion. My premiums did go up, so I decided to stick with a higher deductible ($1000). In September of last year my dog started getting really lethargic, so I brought him to the local hospital where they said he had Pancreatitis. He stayed 2 nights and the bill was roughly $800. From there he wasn't getting better, so I drove him up to a larger clinic where my friend works and who I trust dearly. There they did numerous tests and had him there for about a week and still no progress or diagnosis.
Finally, we went to the ultimate of places and by then it was too late. He got 3 blood transfusions there, and countless tests. It was horrible. There was still no diagnosis or chance of him getting better. By the end we had to put him down and his stool was black blood. My final bill was around $18,000 - and I paid roughly $3000 out of pocket for the deductible, travel, cremation, everything else. Trupanion even called during to see how I was doing emotionally. They were honestly really great. However, here is what I want to emphasize - I WOULD NOT DO THIS AGAIN! Even though I had all the care in the world, it didn't matter. My little guy should have died at home, comfortable. He was probably stressed the whole time, and poked and prodded for days. And for what?
At the time I was glad that I could give him all the best medical help, but it still didn't matter. If anything, he deteriorated worse. It was so bad that he didn't even have an immune system to leave the hospital. This dog was my world and I did anything and everything for it, but now I would NEVER put a dog through this again. Here is what I am doing with my current pup: I am NOT vaccinating, I am feeding RAW food, and I am NOT neutering him. I can trace most, if not all of my dog's issues back to his rabies vaccines. He was getting fat lumps, and could never lose weight (found out in the end his liver and spleen were huge). Even though previous blood tests always came back normal. It didn't matter.
Treat your dogs well!!! Stop giving into vets and social stigma around what you "should" be doing. Do what YOU feel is best for your dog, and if you notice a reaction from previous vaccines - don't give anymore, or do titers. That dog was my world, and I still miss him every day. However, please inform yourself and don't be so quick to run to the vet, as it may be the thing that kills them quicker. Trupanion was fantastic, but I'm never putting myself or another dog through any of that again. When you know better, you do better.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
We had pet insurance for our 3 dogs for 4 years total. Our premiums went from about $1226.00 per year to about $2086.00 after 4 years. We paid to the vet and the insurance premiums in that time just over $14,410.37 in total. We got back $ 4,145.07 from Trupanion. Plus they wanted to increase our premiums. You do the math. You're better off putting and keeping the insurance premium money aside and pay out the vet yourself and SAVE $$$$. I finally figured out why the premiums are high and the payout is low. The Trupanion executives needs another vacation home in the tropics to go with their 5 high end cars.
Reviewed May 3, 2018
Hiding behind pre-existing conditions - We got this insurance for our French Bulldog puppy, paying high premiums due to common problems with the breed. We were denied claims because the dog had thrown up and didn't eat 6 months prior!! In another case they denied a claim for soft palate surgery due to another BCS symptom. Two appeals later they still refuse to cover anything. DO NOT GET THIS INSURANCE. #There should be ZERO stars!!
Reviewed April 16, 2018
We have had Trupanion Pet Insurance for about 6 years for our Pomeranian. With all the times that we have taken her for one incident or another, we were unable to meet the $500 deductible they said we need to meet and believe me we had various times that needed to take her to the Vet. The kicker was last Thursday when we took her in for what apparently was a urinary infection which we paid $255 for 3 test and medicine. When we contacted Trupanion they of course that because this is a new medical that we had to start another $500 for this issue. I believe Trupanion is a scam and the Vets are part of it because they offer this at the Vet that you take your animal to.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
We purchased Trupanion Pet Insurance after my puppy’s very first visit to his Vet on June 2017. After a couple of months we noticed him limping while walking. We brought him back to see the vet in Sept 2017. X-rays were done and the results showed that he was diagnosed with bilateral ankle dysplasia and needed surgery. Assured by our Vet that insurance would cover the expense, we went ahead with surgery only to find it WAS NOT COVERED. After contacting Trupanion they informed me that due to my Vet’s medical notes about my dog seen on Sept. 2017 stating “limping for ‘several’ months” that this was a pre-existing condition and therefore did not meet their policy of coverage. His Vet wrote a letter to appeal and had called personally and spoke with Christin in the Appeal Dept. informing them that it was her mistake and sent all other exams indicating no existing of limping.
We in fact purchased this insurance before my dog exhibited any signs of limping. Both his vet and I have been maintaining communication with Trupanion with hopes of getting our case reappealed. It has now been several months and I have had no luck. I am heartbroken as my dog’s surgery was uneventful. His rehab vet recommended therapy, injections and a possibility of another surgery that will have to come out of our pocket.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
We purchased Trupanion insurance for our 2 year old small dog after we paid out of pocket for surgery for a luxated patella. We knew that anything related to his knee would never be covered because it is a preexisting condition. The dog became ill a couple of months ago, sick, throwing up and lethargic. We thought he might have eaten something and had a blockage. Several tests were run and nothing appeared definitive.
After 4-5 days the dog was doing much better and has been fine since. When I filed with the insurance to cover the tests, the insurance didn't look at it like it was an acute illness or potential blockage. They denied the claims saying the dog has a preexisting condition because he got sick and threw up once when he was 2 months old and he eats digestive health food because of soft stools. We appealed and the vet even called the insurance to say this is ridiculous. The insurance denied the appeal also. This insurance is NOT what you think it is and I'm inclined to think it is a scam to collect money.
Reviewed March 4, 2018
They have never approved any claim we have submitted because of technicalities or wording in the vet's notes. They say there wasn't a time that they had to wait for the pet to be covered. That's a lie. They say they care about the pet and don't want to see families have to put down or give up their pets because of medical bills. That's a lie. They care about money. That's all. They are no different than any other insurance company for humans. Out to make a dollar off the backs of your loved ones. Save yourself the trouble. Set up a crowdfunding site if your animal gets sick. These people are a hot dumpster fire.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
THEY DID NOT REFUND AFTER ONLY 24 HOURS. STAY AWAY. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. DO not go near them. They take your money and will not refund you after lying to you. I was told that I was under a 30 day trial period and I was lied to when I signed up and they did not refund the 35$ set up fee and gave me an excuse that it’s NY state law without actually pointing me to the right place where I can understand why. Try Healthy Paws. Much better.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
This particular pet insurance is significantly more expensive than others. When I decided to sign up my new puppies they justified their inflated premiums to me by stating they cover more, ease of filing claims and most importantly that just about everything is covered at 90%. This is extremely false. They also told me as they were taking my money that my puppies would have coverage once payment was received. They took my payment immediately and it was processed over the phone. I signed my two puppies up for what I thought would be superior coverage on 11/16. Have been a great customer diligently paying my highly inflated premiums. Never used the insurance or filed a claim until 2/18 when one of my puppies needed medical care. The claim was for $1K approximately. I was misled by this company as I was that once my $200 deductible was met coverage would be at 90%. Not true!
All claims have been denied which appears to be their standard operating procedure. Deny everything and force the consumer to fight for their rightful reimbursements! I called today and escalated my claims to a manager. All calls are tape recorded so kindly asked them to pull the tapes and listen to the original conversation when I was sold. So that they could hear for themselves and for evidence that I was clearly outright lied to when signing my two puppies up for their health insurance.
Buyer beware of this unscrupulous company. Not worth the inflated cost of their premiums. They lie and mislead upon signing and pull the bait and switch. No ease in filing claims as they deny all as first line of defense. I made my vet aware of this as they have their brochures in their office. I highly suspect getting some kickback in hindsight. Consumers there are lower cost carriers available that are ethical as I have since learned. However Trupanion is not one of them. This company has my lowest rating I can give on this platform.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
We just brought our rescue dog in for his first visit. This insurance was pushed on us, we said no, but they still included it on our bill as a "30 Day Trupanion Trial." Then the email automatically sent pressures you to sign on within 24 hours or lose the free trial. So we looked at the pamphlet and website. When you sign on THEY DO NOT COVER ANYTHING FOR 30 DAYS STATING IF YOU NEED TO BE SEEN IT MUST HAVE BEEN "PRE-EXISTING CONDITION(S)!" So there is no free 30 day trial! Look at the reviews - 1 (out of 5) given over and over as the company denies every claim as 'pre-existing'. This company is a scam artist. The worst kind of insurance fraud. Do not give them any money!
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
Let me begin how this company works. First they collect your money every month for $80.00. HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ANY MAJOR COVERAGE WHAT SO EVER. Let me begin my case. I had to get dental cleaning done for my dog which is a routine work at Banfield Hospital. Unfortunately, my dog was not able to have this procedure to take place due to abnormal blood work (thrombocytopenia). Which was also recognized procedure by Trupanion on 6/28/17. My situation was not because of negligence. It was the prognosis of the blood work.
Now, my pet needs to have dental operation procedure because she has to have some of her teeth removed going forward. When I did submit the claim approval paperwork to Trupanion, in return they claimed that this is a pre-existing situation which is not correct because my dog was not able to have cleaning done due to having abnormal blood cells and in which even Trupanion recognized this situation few months ago. I had to wait until my dog's blood work to go back to normal. At same token, her dental situation got worst due to this waiting even how careful I was to use several procedure and cleaning solutions to keep in at minimum level for this waiting period.
The bottom line is when I asked for Trupanion to provide attention to cover for my dog's procedure. THEY DID NOT CARE. Instead they pushed me into another paperwork trail of bureaucracy so that in the end I can give up on it. If you care about your pet their well being you should avoid this company at all cost. After all they are very good at collecting your money but, they do not care about your pet or your overall situation... Go figure. Pet insurance has no difference than USA health insurance policy and limitations to make it worst for your well being in the long run!
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
I have found that on the whole if they pay a claim they remove most of the charges for one reason or another. They even consider a specialist's consult and office visit. They look for a needle in the haystack to deny allowing a claim or paying very little. My feeling is they lied to me to get me to switch making me believe they would cover the claims so much better than my previous insurance company. They made it seem worth their unlimited coverage & willingness to pay most claims to pay them twice as much monthly. I am now trapped. I gave up a lot of pre-existing conditions to move two dogs to their program. They then doubled their monthly fees. I am paying over $200 a month for 2 dogs and getting very little. My next dogs will NOT be under Trupanion.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
My 17 year old dog was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, Trupanion gave me the peace of mind. The Trupanion staff was compassionate, understanding and the claims were paid in a timely manner. I highly recommend this company.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2018
Trupanion never paid a penny for my dog. They interpreted "allergy" from "dirty ears" and ongoing ear infection, which is the reason that they won't cover the actual diagnosed allergy this time. It is as if they go out of their way to avoid paying. Out of 10 claims I have submitted, none got approved. My vet helped me appeal two claims because even the hospitals felt the insurance was being unfair. Appealing worked, but it certainly did not prevent Trupanion to call it an "isolated appeal" that does not mean anything to future related claims.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
We had major surgery done to our Boxer. She had her spleen removed and we were told it would be covered. However in the meantime they revised their policy and never told us so they denied the claim. They told us after our other dog had a ACL tear in his back leg. As long as it was not the same leg it would be covered, so because of them not covering the surgery for the spleen we ask them if our other dog would be covered if he tore his ACL in the other leg (not that she did. We just wanted to know how much they revised). They said no because even if it's the other leg it's an ongoing issue. They are a rip off, WE RECORDED WHAT THE MAN TOLD US WHEN WE GOT THE INSURANCE and he said any ongoing thing that the dogs have before we got the insurance as long as it was not in the same spot or has nothing to do with what they have now will be covered. That was a lie. They do not cover it.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
Read the terms clearly and try to understand the purpose of this insurance: It is to avoid paying coverage for situations that are reasonably expected could occur. Trupanion provides coverage for pet boarding IF you are hospitalized for more than 4 days. I had hip replacement surgery five days ago and came home for recuperation two days after surgery. Trupanion would not cover my pet boarding because it was not more than 4 days' hospitalization. These days, patients and hospitals make every effort to get a patient home as soon as possible. THIS IS NOT THE SET OF TERMS A DECENT INSURANCE PLAN WOULD COVER AND FOR WHICH I PAY $88.00 PER M0NTH. Trupanion, don't represent this as the coverage it isn't. It looks like you discovered that statistics show most hospitalizations are 3 days or fewer and so your chance of having to pay out are essentially nil.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
I wish I read these reviews before I purchased. They are terrible, they spend your money sending reps to market the insurance at vet offices to sell their scam insurance vs. paying claims. They offer big promotions AFTER the first vet visit, in fact I called to join prior to seeing a vet and was told the deductible is way less "on a promo" after the vet visit - this is because they don't pay a penny on anything AFTER the vet visit because they label it pre-existing. Don't even mention a concern to your vet and or have them document as it will be pre-existing. Stay as far away from this insurance as you can get!
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
Yet another unhappy consumer. My dog was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism last month and my vet stated this is a new condition. Trupanion turned it down stating this was connected to his skin issues and was pre-existing. They have a clear pattern of trying not to cover new conditions. I sell health insurance so I understand the system. Paid them $104/month for my 2 dogs for past 6 months. Diagnosis made after I suggested they test his thyroid in November. Trupanion won't pay. Have contacted my Vet to suggest they not recommend this company anymore.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
I had several claims due to a vet that didn't know what they were doing for something as simple as a hot spot last Spring. They never covered anything and after 5 vet visits, paid out only about 40.00. I have since found a much more reasonable insurance (Pet's Best) that does cover exam fees and are much more customer friendly! I finally got Trupanion canceled after numerous emails and a phone call where I was pressured into reconsideration which ultimately still led to cancellation.
I actually had to threaten to get them to cancel this policy. Unbelievable that they charge a deductible for each illness and no exam fees. I should of caught that when I first had it. But, with how they acted to finally cancel my policy, I am furious and it hurts them in the long run to do so! Now I will be telling everyone how crappy they were and telling everyone how great Pet's Best is! They lied several times when they tried to get me to stay on board! When they realized I was leaving my policy was miraculously lowered 10.00 starting next year!!! I was overpaid to begin with!!! I should of researched much more before I wasted almost a year with them!!! How they handle your exit speaks volumes!!!
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
Pet insurance failed to pay for an accident our dog had when the insurance company clearly should have covered the accident. They stated It was an illness and not an accident when the vet clearly stated It was accident related. Very disappointed and we cancelled insurance. We also let our vet know and they will no longer be recommending this company for pet insurance.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
I bought a policy for my 12 week old Shih Tzu, after a year of paying for this policy, I submitted a claim. My Shih Tzu had 2 herniated discs. I chose this policy because it covered X-rays. Well the claim was denied because they wanted all Drs. notes, which were also submitted. They also denied examine fees, X-rays, medications. I was able to reopen my claim, which they denied as well, for same reasons. I don't know what else my veterinarian can submit to them. Trupanion is a scam!! After all this, they increased the policy rate, and never paid a dime towards my dog's bill. Beware!!! They won't receive another dime from me.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
We purchased Trupanion 2 years ago for our 3 month old mixed breed dogs. We have yet to submit a claim that hasn't been rejected due to "pre-existing condition." THEY WERE PUPPIES WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS CRAPPY INSURANCE! How can there be pre-existing conditions? ALSO, when we started, our bill was ~ $90 a month (for both). Now it's $160 a month!!! We're finally done being scammed by this ridiculous company. I just called to cancel and apparently calling is not enough. You have to cancel in writing. WTF? I can call and cancel my car insurance, my health insurance, my house insurance with it not being required in writing. What a frickin SCAM!
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017
Hi my name is Luis. We have a beautiful 2 year old black lab named Bella. We just found out 4 weeks ago that she is in need of a tore cruciate back hind leg surgery ASAP. Now my son Christopher and I purchased Trupanion pet insurance approx 9 months ago. Now Trupanion refuses to pay for her surgery saying that it is a pre-existing condition. SMH what how I just found out 4 weeks ago!!! But now Trupanion say oh because I've taken her to the vet for a small limp in the past since she's a hyper baby and was on Novax they claim it was a sign and symptom. What? But her doctor never ever diagnosed her. In fact she's never had an X-ray or anything so how is that pre-existing Trupanion?
Shame on you for taking people's money with the hopes and security of knowing god forbid anything happens to my pet Trupanion is there not!!! Now we suffer everyday thinking what are we to do for Bella. She's on pain meds everyday to help manage her. She looks so sad because of the pain and Trupanion not willing not a single bit to help alleviate the cost with even paying for her X-rays, sedation or even blood work. If we were to find a doctor who can take payments so that we can get her the surgery she needs.
Customers shopping for pet insurance beware stay clear of Trupanion. They're crooks who paint a beautiful picture at first but then their true color of darkness comes thru when you need to put a claim for the sake of your pet's health and guess what the excuses of all the why nots come out SMH. I'm not only a fool for trusting them but hurt that I put my pet's life and health on their hands only to be let down. I'm so disgusted with Trupanion and I'm going to cancel them right now after this. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I've been with them for two years now, and they never cover anything. Everything is pre-existing to them, even when the situation is different. My dog ate part of a toy a couple of years ago, and we took him to the vet to have it regurgitated. Recently, he wasn't acting right and it turns out, he had somehow found an old toy, ate the squeaker and had to have a scope to remove it. They call it a pre-existing condition. My other dog had sprained a disk playing a while back and recently, when he was moving slow, we took him to the vet and though the vet said that wasn't his issue this time, they still denied the claim on a pre-existing condition. I've spent so much money on this service with no reimbursement. It has been a complete waste to me. To them, this is just a way to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I have been paying 150 per month for years. I have never once been reimbursed for a claim. The very first claim near 1000 dollars they continue to request more and more information. This is absolutely ridiculous. Luckily we are fortunate to afford paying for the health of our animal but for anyone else these guys would rather their customers’ animals die than help them in a timely matter. I believe my problem is not unique and encourage everyone to stay away.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
I got Trupanion about six years ago when we first adopted our dog. We picked Trupanion because they came recommended by the SPCA. For years I was paying about $50/month, doubting my decision. Our dog fell ill with congestive heart failure about 1.5 years ago. While he ultimately passed, Trupanion covered nearly $10k in his medical bills over that time. Trupanion was a huge relief, allowing for peace of mind as the condition deteriorated and required more frequent and costly vet visits. I highly recommend Trupanion, and will definitely use them when we're ready for another pet.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
I have two pet insurance, one for maintenance with Banfield and the other one for Accidents, Disease, etc. My Banfield vet referred us to an Eye Specialists as the condition of my pet is not covered under the maintenance plan so we went to an eye specialists. Paid out of our pocket and then filed a claim to Trupanion. For Trupanion's convenience I've emailed the Banfield medical records as well as the receipt for the eye specialists in 08/28/17.
Claim was filed in 08/28/17. I have made several phone calls to follow up with Trupanion to see what the status of my claim and to go back to the Eye specialists for treatment. Trupanion finally responded today via email. They denied the claim as they said that the infection (that Banfield treated) is related to the eye allergies (conjunctivitis). Obviously, I was so disappointed in Trupanion's response as I myself work in the insurance industry. This is what gives the insurance industry a bad name. There should be a Consumer watchdog for companies like these. I will obviously appeal their decision and I will update this review shortly.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017
I have been dealing with Trupanion for MANY YEARS, and had my dog insured after having them do a full underwriting on past conditions she would be ineligible for. So I still pay thousands a year out of pocket for my dog's vet care. So long story short my dog came down with the autoimmune disease - immune mediated thrombocytopenia which they are trying to write off as a skin condition.
News flash. Claim adjusters you are children. The reasons for things being ineligible are which in complete contradiction and why it should be approved. I think these claims reps all get trained in a big room and get bonus money for denial of claims. It is a complete scam, my dog has regular blood work once or twice a year just for ** and giggles to make sure she is healthy. I will be reporting them to Better Business Bureau and taking them to small claims. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT USE TRUPANION! There is many other honest insurance companies out there, Petsecure is who will get my business.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
I have been paying for Trupanion for years, filed a claim and it was denied within less than 24 hours saying it was pre-existing condition. I spoke with three vets to determine if possibly I was filing a claim wrongfully. Was advised that the situation was different and should be covered by Trupanion. Trupanion reached out to all my vets but still determined it was not a claim they could cover. Which the appeal took a few weeks with me having to call for updates.
So they increase their premiums from $23 a month when I first started to $40 a month. I paid because I was told this was good insurance by a vet. To only hear from another vet during this current process that they are the worst and never pay. To me, they take your money but are a bogus insurance company that has no intention of ever paying out. So not only did I pay $3500 for a procedure that won't be covered, I also paid a few thousand through the time I have had insurance to not have them accept any claim. DO NOT USE TRUPANION!!! As a side note I never write reviews, so please use caution when buying pet insurance and think multiple times before using Trupanion.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017
Trupanion has been absolutely amazing!!! I have had another pet insurance in the past and they never covered at 90% or paid the hospital directly. That is huge plus if you don't have the funds immediately. I decided to get pet insurance on my puppy who is now three. I wanted to make sure he was covered and I'm so thankful I did. He has chronic allergies, ate a sock, and now cracked a tooth. These are all things I didn't know would happen when I got him.
I'm so thankful I have had Trupanion to help me get through these years. A lot of people want to wait until something has already happened to go get insurance last minute and it doesn't work like that. I highly recommend them. They are fast and efficient at claims. They pay hospital directly and cover at 90% after deductible. They also do have a cap on how much is paid out in a year for claims. They are always compassionate about my pets needs. Do your research and compare. Don't get upset if they don't cover pre existing conditions because there isn't a pet insurance that does.
Reviewed July 23, 2017
I had purchased a new puppy. Took him to the vet one day after taking possession of the dog for a full physical examination (as required by
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breeder contract). Received a clean bill of health. Went home, enrolled with Trupanion under their promotional deal offered to me by my veterinarian, which waived the initial registration fee and effectively enrolled my pup immediately. Approximately 6-8 hours later, I had to rush my pup to emergency vet services because he went into respiratory distress and had vomited. He was so sick, he was hospitalized overnight. I come to find out that my pup had developed pneumonia from two infections, Bortadella (even though he has received the vaccination) and Respiratory Corona Virus. The next day, $2,300 later and with a bag full of medicine I was allowed to take my pup back home. I started the claim process with Trupanion.
Three weeks later, after having heard nothing. I find out that the claim had been denied because the dog "possessed symptoms before he was enrolled." When I was in the emergency room with the vet, and asked if I had noticed anything out of the ordinary prior to that evening, I had said that I had noticed that he had some coughing the day before. That was the basis for Trupanion's complete denial of my claim. In a nutshell, I was denied any coverage at all (even though he was examined by my veterinarian just hours before and given a clean bill of health), my hindsight apparently superseded that a licensed veterinarian, who had found nothing unusual at all. For Trupanion to deny me any coverage at all, when a veterinarian didn't even notice that my pup was sick and based on my comment that the day before I noticed that he had coughed is completely underhanded.
I am not a doctor of veterinary medicine. I had no reason to even think that there was anything really wrong with my pup before I brought him in for his physical. I hadn't even mentioned the coughing because it seemed so innocuous that I was never concerned. The vet even put a stethoscope to my dog's chest for breathing and heart rate and detected nothing. My pup went into such respiratory distress so quickly that to this day, I am certain that he would have died that night had I not taken him in immediately.
No one at Trupanion even took a moment to inform me of their decision to reject my claim, and when I called customer service to cancel my policy, I was met with not a word of resistance. These people were not interested in working with me. They were not interested in helping and they were not interested in keeping me as a customer for the next 10 to 15 years. I will never recommend Trupanion to anyone. I feel intentionally deceived by their marketing, and made to feel irrelevant. This was only about the money they made from my premium, and me receiving nothing in return.
Reviewed July 21, 2017
I was told that my Vet had this great special for a petcare plan. As a bonus it came with pet insurance with Trupanion. I was told that all pre-existing conditions were waived to get the insurance. I thought it sounded like a great deal, but it was a scam. My 10 year old dog had been denied previously for pet insurance with Trupanion. She had slightly elevated liver enzymes. My vet assured me that it was just how her body was and we would watch it. So for more than 5 years nothing changed. But then one night she started having seizures. I took her to the vet and her liver enzymes were out of control. It was a sad and scary time. I was told it could be a brain tumor causing it, or liver cancer. Not once were any of those words used previously.
I sent in my first claim with Trupanion. They accepted the claim and put the first bills towards the deductible. But then when I sent in a great deal more, they decided to cover some of the bills and not others. If it was $10, covered. But $1000 and it was denied. On one bill for over a thousand they covered $12. I paid thousands of dollars to get the plan going and this was my first claim with the company. And they only cover what they want to cover. Are you kidding me!!! So, Trupanion agrees to accept that she had brain and liver cancer, but not to accept claims for that illness if they went above a certain amount. That's a scam. How can you say it's ok to pay on a claim for just that issue, but tell me it doesn't cover everything with that disease/illness.
They denied medication for pain, because she had taken it in the past for arthritis. Basically telling me that any medication she had used in the past regardless what it was used for couldn't be applied to this claim. I guess I was supposed to know this and to tell my vet what they could and could not prescribe. Then when I appealed they paid a little more on the pain meds. But again, they accept the illness as coverable, but then don't want to cover things outside the rules. I am even mad at my Vet. I felt that based on how they sold The whole wellness plan with that insurance was to get me to pay for something that later they said is "Huge issue with pet insurance plans. They make it very difficult to get things covered and are nothing more than extra work for their clinic." WHAT!!! So the vet knew it was a possible crazy waste of money and yet they pushed it. And then the office manager blames me for having it.
I've been a loyal customer for more than 17 years and I now know I was being lied to. As I said years ago this exact dog was denied due to that liver enzyme. And if it wasn't for this so called benefit to the wellness package, she would have been denied again. Instead they waived it, processed a claim accepting it, but when it was time to pay out big money they ran from it. Telling me the whole time I should know better. Seriously?! I could have saved so much money NOT getting the insurance. I would have been more careful to deny certain things the vet wanted to do with hope that it would help. Instead, I'm stuck with thousands and thousands of nothing but heartache and anger. So, whatever you do, don't waste your money, because this truly is the definition of a scam.

Reviewed July 1, 2017
I've had Trupanion pet insurance for my Pug since he was just a little guy, still a puppy. He's now 3 years old and doing great, thankfully. The reason I thought it was important to leave a review for Trupanion at this time is that my company recently started offering Pet insurance (wow, what a great benefit!) through another provider that presented a very compelling presentation at my office last week. I know that of course price is always a compelling factor, it certainly was for me since my family has now grown to 3 dogs. So I started looking into it today, doing my comparison and looking at the total out of pocket, what's covered, etc, etc.
After looking at the total cost of the "wellness" package, it turns out that based on my last year's preventative expenses I'd still be paying more through the new company, Nationwide, than I have been paying out of pocket. (Trupanion doesn't offer preventative care policies). I've been pretty lucky that my dogs are very healthy, but we do have emergencies that come up, so I decided that perhaps I'd just stay with the more traditional "Catastrophe Insurance" as they call it. Nationwide's insurance premium for "emergencies only" coverage is indeed less than Trupanion. Which would mean I could cover all 3 of my dogs pretty easily.
But then I started looking at reviews for Nationwide... not good. Seems a lot of people are having trouble with "pre-existing conditions" getting covered despite some things never having come up in the past. I don't know, I've never tried to file a claim with Nationwide, but I kept remembering the one and only time I had to use Trupanion, last October, and file a claim it was a total breeze. They were so super helpful. I paid the vet out of pocket ($1200) and I think they reimbursed me the full 90% within a week. (after my $100 deductible).
So, let's be honest, pet insurance isn't cheap. I was somewhat attracted to lower premiums, but having a sick pet is stressful. This is your family. I don't want to add fighting with some stupid insurance agent about why they aren't going to pay for something they said they would during the 'sales pitch'. Something else I remember about every time I've spoken with Trupanion agents on the phone..... they ALWAYS ask about my dog. I honestly think they are animal lovers and that makes a difference to me. Anyway, most people write negative reviews (I think that's important too) but on this occasion I wanted to write a positive one. I am staying with Trupanion. A bit more expensive, but in the end my piece of mind and my dog's health are worth it.
Reviewed June 30, 2017
I was offered free enrollment during a visit with my vet for one of my fur babies Gracie. I called to gather information, did some research, called again and then decided to purchase a policy. First off the rep was working from home, told me Trupanion actually "looks for reasons to pay". He then went on to tell me about ** pills he and his wife use on their cats. I let him know I had 3 other babies, including my senior German Shep that I would be calling back to also enroll. He told me I shouldn't bother with my dog due to her age. What an unprofessional response.
Because Gracie sneezed and it was in her record they refuse to cover a single thing, she was diagnosed with nasal cancer and I have spent thousands. I didn't even want to submit the remaining claims because I may have well thrown them in the trash. THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM!! I am cancelling my policy and enrolling everybody else where. They just lost a fur family of 4 spoiled babies. BUYER BEWARE!!!
Reviewed June 27, 2017
I adopted my dog in October 2016. Within days I took him in for his first vet appointment. In December 2016, after much research I decided to purchase pet insurance for him since he was in good health and young at just 2 years, 2 months. I chose Trupanion. In January 2017, my dog started to get a skin rash. The vet called it dermatitis. My dog has had 3 appointments now in treatment for the dermatitis and now has a referral appointment to a vet specializing in dermatology. I had requested my regular vet to submit claims for the first 2 appointments.
Today I received notice from Trupanion that my claim was denied because the vet had record from the very first appointment that I advised my dog was a "little itchy." This simple statement resulted in my dog's dermatitis being ruled a pre-existing condition. Even though no rash was evident until the following January. Trupanion tells me my only recourse is to submit a claim to the California Dept. of Insurance. I know in my heart that my statement in October 2016 to a question about fleas has no relevance to my dog's current skin condition, however, given the record, I don't feel I can fight it.
I have now cancelled my Trupanion account because I feel they will find an excuse to deny any claim I submit. Or perhaps they only routinely deny any claim within 18 months of having their insurance since that is the stated time limit for pre-existing conditions. What's most hurtful is the unspoken inference that I lied on my insurance application and only signed up because of this skin condition, which is all lies and furthest from the truth.
Reviewed June 21, 2017
After spending thousands in premiums, I finally put a claim in. It's been 3 months and they reached out to 2 different vets asking for my dog's lifetime of vet bills. This is a diversion to not pay. My dog was being tested for skin cancer - A condition he's never had. Before they pay on the claim they're looking for his entire medical history - So 3 months in - I haven't been reimbursed and they keep on looking for reasons to decline. Money better spent is to put the premium in a bank account and use that for vet bills. This is a big Ponzi scheme. You'll pay a lot of money only to realize that you'll get little reimbursement for your vet bills.
Reviewed June 7, 2017
We were told that our pet qualified for Trupanion insurance by a Florida vet practice and we signed up for it. No waiting period and we could cancel in 30 days. After many tests, xrays and special food, the diagnosis was gastroenteritis. Yes insurance would cover some of it. We are now out $2000.00 after 2 denials from Trupanion. They have denials for everything. We were told that Trupanion had partnered with this vet practice and was excellent insurance to have. The whole thing is a scam to get pet owners to sign up. I wish there was a way to recover some of our money. Buyer beware of Trupanion. They are unsuitable as insurance carriers and DO NOT STAND FOR WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE.
Reviewed April 27, 2017
I've been with Trupanion for 4 years. Up until now, I've never had an issue. I have 2 policies. My cats have no health problems, I have had one small claim during my years as a customer. My premiums went up at a reasonable rate the last 3 years. Today however, I received an email, stating that my premiums would increase by 95%. Upon investigating further, I was given a multitude of unsatisfactory answers: 1) The advancements of medical technology in my area has increased (so much so in one year!) that it necessitated a 95% spike. 2) While Trupanion "locks in your pet at the age they signed up", the rates for that specific age may (without the customer service department knowing why) suddenly skyrocket (as I've come to learn, by as much as 95%!
After many phone calls and attempts on social media, I've reached no one that can help, or provide a satisfactory answer as to why my policy suddenly jumped 95%. I had noticed other reviewers saying similar things when I first signed up, but attributed it to disgruntled customers, because the plan came so highly recommended. All I can say, is at the end of 4 years, Trupanion's customer service was good, so long as I didn't have an actual problem to deal with. I have literally paid them to do nothing.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017
I changed my a day after enrollment. Called the next day to cancel, was told another specialist had to cancel membership and that those specialists were all busy. I was told they'd call me back. I waited didn't get the call so I called back the same day, the next and a few days later. Never got a call from them and they remained unavailable. Finally on the 9th day, I called them again and got a hold of the special cancellation specialist. Got a email back confirming cancelling but stating that my refund was less than 100% within 30 days as I was told it would be in my policy. I actually only got back less than the monthly premium and no enrollment fee back.
Spoke to a manager. Completely unhelpful. They decided not to honor their 30 day cancellation 100% money back policy, kept my enrollment fee and refused to pay me a day’s worth of monthly coverage which is why I got refunded less than my monthly premium. Mind you, I had to pull teeth to get someone to discontinue my membership. Was promised a call that I never got. And then got cheated out of money. And by the way, the whole day of coverage that they penalized me for is not even coverage because there is a 3 day waiting period for the insurance to kick in! Unbelievable. UNACCEPTABLE. STAY AWAY!
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2016
Paid over $75 a month and when my dog had to get a mass removed from his chest and a tooth removed, I filed a claim. Nothing happened until I began to follow-up and they told me they never received the information from the Vet, which was a lie, since I saw the successful fax transmission receipt. The vet faxed and emailed two more times (which I witnessed) and yet Trupanion still said they did not get the information. They also told me that even if they accepted the claim I would get $100 for a $800 procedure. These people are nothing but con artists.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2016
I have had Trupanion since 2010. In that time I have submitted claims for a knee surgery, teeth extractions, multiple mass removals, a foreign body (rock), cataracts, glaucoma and allergies. All of those conditions but the latter received coverage due to the allergies being a pre-existing condition. My Boston Terrier is scheduled for cataract surgery next month and she will be getting her vision back thanks to Trupanion!!! The estimate for the surgery is $3,000. We met the deductible 2 years ago so our part will be just 10%. The customer service is terrific. The bottom line is, without Trupanion I do not know what we would have done. We are well over $23,000 in claims. It has not just allowed us to have the surgery for her knee but opt for the overnight care, laser therapy and a $1,600 rehab package. Today she is a very healthy 11 year old who has a lot of life yet to live full of chasing balls and taking care of our family.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2016
Trupanion claims that they pay 90% of medical costs? BS! My cat was rushed to the hospital and we had to put her down because she could not breathe. Trupanion told me that they will not pay for any of the cost because my cat has a "pre-existing" condition. Will someone please explain to me how is a sudden sickness is considered "pre-existing?" I was furious so I called and canceled my insurance with them. And now they are sorry for "the loss my cat". It makes me wonder if Trupanion really does care about animals because with the experience I went through, it's complete bull! Never ever ever do business with them! Save your time and money!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
I've never been so absolutely disgusted with a company more than Trupanion. After paying through the nose for years, they decided to deny my claims for my dog's allergies. Years and years of bilking me because I put 3 pets on the policy and because my dog was diagnosed with a skin allergy for the first time ever THIS YEAR (2016). Had policy since 2011. They are saying he has a Pre Existing condition. They said his ear infections all 4 since 2009... that's all... for a dog... are considered "allergies" as well. Meanwhile they've been cleaning out my account consistently to the tune of 108.00 a month since 2011. This is complete fraud on their behalf. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016
While I only had my kitten for a few months, the coverage offered was a very appealing deal. I would recommend this company and the cost of the insurance is low. They offer many different types of insurance so you find the coverage that's right for you and your pet. I wasn't offered any discounts, however I only purchased the base policy. If I would have bought a more expensive one I probably would have saved a great deal of money. I never had to file a claim. Nothing happened to my pet. But I'm sure that if I would have needed to file a claim it would've been a short waiting period.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
It covered shots, sickness, spay and bit of important things my dog needed like checkups and such. It have me free meds and pest control of like fleas and ticks and heartworms. It was not as expensive as some of the other companies I looked around. It was actually pretty affordable. I would spend more if I paid my vet care. I did receive some discounts on the meds that keep my pet healthy look like vitamins meds for their skin and fur and also antibiotics. There are bits of discounts I haven't used yet but do intend to. It didn't take very long to get reimbursement, maybe a week at the most. I felt very comfortable in completion in filing my claims and I loved the people on the phone.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016
Great coverage for my pet and my pet's medications, also for the stay my pet had that lasted a week. I was very happy I had the coverage. It allowed me to save my puppy. As with any costs of anything it's sometimes hard to see the advantages but it is reasonable and makes the medication affordable luckily. The discounts on the vet stay and the medication is what makes it all worth it. Don't know what I would have done if I didn't have it. I would have lost my puppy to parvo. Very quick. I didn't have any problems. They knew right away and handled the claims as they came along. No dispute of any kind. Great customer service and very friendly.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016
I purchased coverage for both of my late dogs. It covered an emergency visit or two and really helped offset costs when I discovered one was very ill. The premiums were about one hundred dollars per year and I paid thirty or so dollars each time I took them in for a visit. I had coverage for three years and my premium went up each year but the increase was manageable. I did not receive many discounts. I recall getting one for signing up multiple animals, as well as consolidating their visits and veterinary offices. The claims I had were resolved within 30 days, if not less, and the claims office was very communicative and helpful. I was able to quickly file a claim and the tracking system when I called was helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
I would recommend due to good experience with them. They were nice and helpful in helping me choose the coverage I wanted for my pet. The cost was fair enough. But, if you love your pet as much as I do mine, then the cost is not a factor unless it's just ridiculously high!!
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2016
Very comprehensive benefits with a lot of coverage. Have my pet well covered. Love the benefits of my policy with extensive benefits. Love their coverage. Great value for the price. Very inexpensive for the benefits. Well more valuable than the price states. Great company. Love them all the way around. They have a few discounts that offer great value to their company and involving with the needs of the customers. Very caring and offer extensive discounts in a few areas. Very quick processing of claims. Never exceeds the allotted time that is provided by the company. Overall excellence.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
Coverage seems to be sufficient for most cases. Many situations and instances covered that protect your pet in almost any situation. Variable costs as well. Cost is very fair, as installments are broken into monthly payments and a bonus is given at the end of the statement period if your deductible hasn't been reached. Agents were very thorough and efficiently walked me through the process. I was very pleased with the results and have lower payments now.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
The coverage is remarkable and they have outstanding service to provide for any pet in need. They do their best to help out every single pet that needs. The cost is one of the best. It has been a privilege to been involved in the cost of the services and I get a chance to keep a lot of my income because of the cost. I get a lot of discounts from them. They treat me with the utmost respect. If I'm unable to pay they help me to pay in installments to help pay the fee. The claim processing is clear and up front. They told me from the start of the services provided and the necessary treatment they do if they need to do it.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who wants it. If I ever needed to use it again I would. The cost wasn't bad. I was happy to pay what I paid. They were right in line with other places I looked. I didn't get too many discounts with this but still I was very happy - us in this service. The process was quick, efficient, no complaints. Everything happened in a timely manner.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
Great ease of use. Great service all the time. I love everything about what they do for my pets. They are the best at what they do and stand for. Great prices on everything you and your pets need. I love the things they stand for. Great in every way. They always make sure you get the best discounts possible. I have nothing but great good things to say about them. They know what they stand for and are great at what they do. Great easy to see and understand what they stand for. They are always at the best prices and discounts around.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016
We have had Trupanion since we purchase our French bulldog almost five years ago. We cannot say enough good things about them! The rate has stayed the same for as long as we have had our policy. They are prompt in responding and processing our claims and we love the lifetime deductible per issue as our dog has two lifelong illnesses. I have referred multiple people to them and everyone is thrilled with our service.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
Purchased this insurance back in January thinking it would cover our 7-year old Maltese. Tried to submit a claim for routine check-up. Was only informed THEN that the insurance didn't cover anything preventative. So this product PENALIZES the owner for taking care of your pet. Lost 700.00 bucks in monthly premiums for a total scam that won't cover basic medical care for a pet. PET INSURANCE IS A SCAM.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
I signed up with Trupanion for my cat. The policy cost $25 per month. Every year, they raise it by 20%. When I called to ask why, they said it was because they could. They do NOT cover preventive care, which could find a condition like cancer before it gets VERY expensive. In other words, they NEVER pay for anything that could keep my cat healthy, but raise the premium 20% every year.
Trupanion Company Information
- Company Name:
- Trupanion
- Company Type:
- Public
- Year Founded:
- 2000
- Address:
- 6100 4th Ave. South, Ste. 200
- City:
- Seattle
- State/Province:
- WA
- Postal Code:
- 98108
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.trupanion.com
