Wishbone Pet Insurance - Dog rupture CCL 5 days before 6-month CCL waiting period
I have Wishbone pet insurance, and they are very slow to response for either. Everyone has been very nice, but my claim just got denied for 6 months after my dog ruptured her CCL. What is frustrating is she had the zoomies on 5/3/2025 and that is when she tore her CCL. My waiting period is 5/9/2025. Am I just out of luck and 5 days is the difference between 3k out of pocket?
Embrace Pet Insurance - Embrace Pet Insurance DENIED Neurological brain scan because of "pre-existing" itchy skin
Ok, this is absolutely insane to me but coming here to see if anyone has any advice or thinks I'm overreacting.
My dog's TLDR background:
* almost 2 years old, GSD mix with cattle dog, pit, husky
* has been exhibiting some intense anxiety (can't take him on walks) and sensitivity to noises (these send him into a panic)
* our trainer noticed he had a head tremor when he was about 5 months old, but my husband and I never noticed it, neither did our first two vets. Our current vet noticed it + an eye tremor about two months ago and recommended we see a neurologist and get an MRI
* Thankfully the MRI showed a normal brain but it did show an inner ear infection
The MRI was almost $5k. I submitted it to Embrace and they DENIED it because they are saying his inner ear infection is related to his itchy skin that he had when we rescued him at 6 weeks old, and therefore falls under his pre-existing condition. The MRI wasn't to identify the ear infection, that's just something that happened to show up. The MRI was for his brain health to see if we could determine why his behavior has gotten so anxious and he's started showing aggression.
I've included screenshots of their "reasoning" and it seems absolutely crazy to me.
Has anyone experienced something similar or have advice on how to proceed?
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy Paws Pet Insurance Warning
Created a Reddit account to share this year's premium increase on every post or topic re: Healthy Paws. As a loyal customer since 2011, who has been dealing with the already massive price increases every year since 2020/21 but forced to deal with it, I can't anymore and am being forced to cancel. Sharing this for the greater good, and won't even share further details in hope the numbers you see below speaks for itself. Apologies that I cannot seem to post a screenshot. Started around $34 in 2011. These numbers are for 2 small dogs, with the majority of the increase related to the old one).
Policy Information
• Protected Since: 06/08/2011
• Current Monthly Premium: $431.58
• New Monthly Premium Starting in 63 Days: $1,207.12
Nationwide Pet Insurance - Pet Insurance Recommendations
I've had Nationwide Pet Insurance for the past four years and up until recently they have been great. Recently my dog had a bladder infection and they paid out for that with no problem. We were told she needed to be seen again in two weeks for a follow up urinalysis and culture. However last week she started having difficulty urinating, called the vet and they wanted her to go back on the antibiotic for another week. I submitted another claim for the antibiotic and Nationwide only issued a quarter of the amount. I called them and they said we hit the annual limit they will pay out for a bladder infection, anything else they'll still pay, but this they won't until the policy renews next year. This was the first I was learning this, likely because we've never had the same issue go over the limit. As mentioned the vet wanted a follow up urinalysis and culture to be sure it was cleared up and they won't pay it. UTIs tend to be common in female dogs, so it seems absurd. We had the follow up yesterday and upon talking to the doctor, they used to recommend Nationwide frequently to pet parents, but not anymore and also said Nationwide has been dropping a lot of pet insurance customers lately and that it's seeming like they are trying to get out of pet insurance. They gave me some brochures for several different options they recommend and from what I'm finding Nationwide is the only one that caps limits on diagnoses. So I'm looking at changing providers and wanted to see what others recommend.
I'm considering the following:
\-ASPCA pet insurance (through my auto/renter insurer)
\-Figo (through Costco)
\-MetLife
\-Lemonade
\-Pumpkin
\-Embrace
My auto/renters insurance company does offer plans with ASPCA pet insurance and I believe Spot. I talked with them for some time the other day and I'm leaning towards going with them. They also offer a 10% discount because of my insurance. As for MetLife, my vision plan is with them and they've been amazing, but don't know if that necessarily means their pet plans will be as good. Also Costco is offering 15% off for members for Figo.
Fetch was recommended by the vet, but their prices were outrageous. I also had Pet's Best the first year of my dog's life prior to Nationwide and was not impressed by them.
If there's any I missed you recommend please let me know.
Thank you in advance!
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy Paws Pet Insurance: From Great to Greedy – Stay Away!
I’ve had my two dogs insured with Healthy Paws for almost a decade, and at first, it seemed like a great choice, claims were really easy, they seemed like they cared by sending good will messages after a claim etc. Monthly premiums started at around $30–$40 per pet, then slowly crept up—$50, $70, $90. It was annoying but manageable, thought it was normal as dogs aged and there was also inflation.
Then, things went off the rails, I think it's because they were acquired by a bigger company (that's my speculation tho). My premium was already high at around \~$250/month for both dogs, but now they want **\~$550/month**— more than double overnight! No new benefits, no explanation, just pure corporate greed.
It’s clear they’re taking advantage of longtime customers with older pets, knowing we have fewer options due to pre-existing conditions. It’s a disgusting, predatory practice. They assume people won’t leave, but I’d rather pay another company—even if it costs more—than reward this behavior.
**I'd say avoid Healthy Paws at all costs.**
Also if anybody had changed insurances at a similar point and were happy after please let me know!
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy paws pet insurance
Is it even legal for Healthy Paws pet insurance to increase premiums at almost 200% in CA? This is outrageously high!! Anyone experiencing the same?
#healthypawspetinsurance
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy paws pet insurance
Is it even legal for Healthy Paws pet insurance to increase premiums at almost 200% in CA? This is outrageously high!! Anyone experiencing the same?
#healthypawspetinsurance
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy paws pet insurance
Is it even legal for Healthy Paws pet insurance to increase premiums at almost 200% in CA? This is outrageously high!! Anyone experiencing the same?
#healthypawspetinsurance
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy paws pet insurance
Is it even legal for Healthy Paws pet insurance to increase premiums at almost 200% in CA? This is outrageously high!! Anyone experiencing the same?
#healthypawspetinsurance
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - Healthy paws pet insurance
Is it even legal for Healthy Paws pet insurance to increase premiums at almost 200% in CA? This is outrageously high!! Anyone experiencing the same?
#healthypawspetinsurance
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