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Insurance for Pet - Related Emergencies
Spot’s accident and illness plan can help provide your pet with emergency coverage in pet insurance, helping provide crucial coverage when unexpected accidents or illness may affect your pet. As our most comprehensive plan, it can help cover the cost of treatment for a variety of pet emergencies including accidental injuries like broken bones or unexpected illnesses such as ingestion of toxins. Emergencies can happen at any time and the cost of emergency veterinary treatment can quickly add up, potentially causing financial stress. Customize your pets plan today for some much-needed peace of mind.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Emergency Pet Insurance Coverage?
Whether you have a playful puppy, a curious kitten, or a seasoned senior pet, emergencies can happen at any age or stage of life. This coverage plan can help ensure your pet receives prompt and comprehensive medical attention in critical situations while reimbursing you for covered veterinary costs. It is highly recommended that anyone interested in owning a pet consider dog health insurance or cat health insurance.
Dog Insurance Coverage for Emergencies
With our comprehensive dog insurance plan options, you can have peace of mind knowing that your beloved canine may receive the necessary medical attention with less financial stress. Whether it's emergency surgery, diagnostic tests, or overnight hospitalization, our plans can help support your dog’s access to quality care, helping allow you to focus on their well-being rather than worrying about the cost.
Cat Insurance Coverage for Emergencies
At Spot, we recognize that our feline friends can also encounter unexpected medical emergencies. From sudden injuries like falls or bites to illnesses such as urinary blockages or respiratory issues, cats can require immediate veterinary intervention. Whether it's emergency treatment, diagnostic tests, or critical care services, our cat insurance plans could help protect your cat, helping allow you to focus more on their recovery and less on the cost of their care.
Pet Insurance for Emergency Surgery
Needing emergency surgery can be an unfortunate reality for many pet parents. Emergency surgeries for pets can be life-saving interventions. Whether it's a sudden trauma or a medical emergency, prompt surgical intervention can often be necessary to alleviate pain, prevent further complications, and sometimes, save a pet’s life. By enrolling in a Spot plan, coverage is available to help address the cost of these procedures when the unexpected happens.
Learn more: How Much Is Cataract Surgery for Dogs?
What are Some Common Vet Emergencies?
There are some common vet emergencies that pet owners may encounter:
Allergies
Cats and dogs can suffer from allergies that are environment, seasonal, or dietary. While most allergies do not require immediate attention, a pet’s reaction can be so severe that vet expertise is required.
Bite Wounds
Wounds from a bite from another animal or insect could be so severe that they require stitches or become infected.
Broken Bones
If your pet gets into an accident during play or an altercation with another animal, they may require broken bone surgery.
Heatstroke
The main signs of heat stroke in dogs to look out for include excessive panting, labored breathing, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and appearing unsteady or collapsing.
What is Excluded from Pet Insurance for Emergencies?
While pet insurance can certainly help you by covering the costs of eligible vet expenses, some things pet insurance cannot help you with include the following:
Boarding and kennel fees
Breeding costs
Expenses not related to veterinary care
Grooming
Pre-existing conditions
How Much Will Pet Insurance Cover for Emergency Vet Bills?
Depending on the kind of pet insurance policy that you sign up for, you could get reimbursed for a certain percentage of the bill. You will most likely be required to pay the veterinary bill upfront and then file a claim to receive the reimbursement from Spot later on.
Affordable Pet Insurance Options for Cats & Dogs
Life is full of surprises. Spot can help pet parents plan for them through easy and simple pet health insurance options that can be used at any licensed vet in the U.S. or Canada
1)Advertised premium is based on an accident and illness plan with an 80% reimbursement rate, $750 annual deductible, and a $2,500 annual limit for a 2-year-old mixed cat in 32009. Plan costs vary.
(2)Advertised premium is based on an accident and illness plan with an 80% reimbursement rate, $500 annual deductible, and a $2,500 annual limit for a 2-year-old small mix (11-25lbs) in 32009. Plan costs vary.
Emergency Coverage for Pet Insurance FAQs
Do I Need Accident and Emergency Pet Insurance?
Pet insurance plans that offer coverage for emergencies are highly recommended for prospective and current pet parents.
Does Pet Insurance Start Instantly?
>>If you enroll your pet in one of our preventative care add-ons, their coverage will begin the next day. Coverage for our Accident-only and Accident and Illness base plans generally begin after a 14-day waiting period. Residents of DE, ME, MO, MT, NE, NH, WA, and LA may be eligible for next day coverage with an accident-only plan.<<
How Does Pet Insurance Work in an Emergency?
If you find yourself at an emergency clinic with your pet, you will cover the bill at checkout and then submit a claim with your itemized receipt to Spot through your online Member Center or through our Spot Pet Insurance app. We will process your claim and reimburse you for covered expenses.
What is the fastest starting pet insurance plan?
Coverage under a Spot plan’s preventative care add-ons begin the day after enrollment. So while your accident or illness coverage will not begin until after the 14-day waiting period, you can still submit preventative care claims for veterinary services like vaccines, dental cleanings, spaying or neutering and more.
Read more about insurance for multiple pets here
What is usually not covered by pet insurance?
>>Generally, pet insurance does not cover any costs related to grooming or breeding, and will not cover any cosmetic procedures. Coverage is typically specific to the treatment of accidents and illnesses, or preventive care services like dental cleanings (with the purchase of a preventive care add-on). Pre existing conditions are also not covered by most pet insurance companies.<<
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Quick and easy claim service
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Took Care of it All!
This was great! Loved using SPOT and will keep them for all my pets. My dog had surgery on his knee. They reimbursed it, and everything was easy. A company that does what they say!
Worth Every Penny!
After hours of researching and comparing various pet insurance options, I made the decision to go with Spot for our dogo argentino rescue puppy. This is the first time I’ve ever purchased pet insurance, and I’ve had dogs all my life. After a year, I can confidently say that Spot is absolutely worth the investment! Over the past year, we had to make multiple visits to the emergency vet, and it turned out that our sweet girl has severe food allergies. Without Spot, we wouldn’t have been able to afford the cost and care that our puppy required. I am incredibly grateful for this service and wholeheartedly recommend Spot to anyone who has a pet, especially a puppy! They have been incredibly quick to process my claims and respond whenever I have questions. Honestly, in today’s world, I didn’t think companies like this existed anymore. If they start offering health insurance for people, I’m signing up! Thank you so much, Spot! Our family is incredibly grateful for you!
I am very thankful
I am very thankful. My Sammy got a surgery at ER which means “expansive medical cost” i am so glad i have spot insurance it paid most of my expenses. Most important thing is SAVED my furkid life!! I don’t have that much cash in my saving by then and I have no choice to not to save him. Spot insurance claims easy as pie with their APP. And I just got check today. Thank you spot insurance you made my life easier while bag things happened!
Spot Insurance is the Best!
Easy claim process and fast payment.
Great so far!
So far, we've had a positive experience with SPOT Insurance. We have a 14 year old dog who we needed to get insurance for due to her old age and fear of something happening and not having coverage to pay for it. SPOT was one of the best resources we found and their team is really helpful, thorough, and patient as you're trying to figure out what's best for your pup!
Highly recommend
We are first time pet insurers and chose Spot for our boy over a year ago in the off chance of something unexpected happening and we are so thankful. Our nearly 3 yr old pup was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia and just underwent total hip replacement surgery. Spot has completely met our expectations and their representatives have been kind and supportive throughout the process.
The claim was handled in a quick and…
The claim was handled in a quick and efficient way
Easy to navigate
Easy to navigate, user friendly app. Pretty quick to process claims
Excellent insurance
I received my reimbursement very quickly.
