How do the dental requirements for Pets Best compare to those of Figo and Spot’s annual plans? I read that Pets Best requires yearly anesthetic teeth cleanings after the pup turns three. Can anyone confirm this?
Hey DolphGabbana, I totally get your concern. I’m also looking into insurance for my puppy. He’s just a few months old too. I was really leaning towards Pets Best because it seemed perfect for my family, but I got worried about the dental requirements after some research. It looks like some sources say that after three years, your pet needs an anesthetic cleaning every year to keep dental coverage.
Exactly, I read the sample policy thoroughly and couldn’t find anything about that. So, I reached out to Pets Best, and they told me the same thing, your pet needs a licensed vet cleaning with anesthesia every year after three. Even if the vet doesn’t recommend it, the coverage might not apply unless the cleaning is done annually.
That’s pretty concerning, DolphGabbana. I wouldn’t want my dog going under anesthesia every year if it’s not necessary. Why wouldn’t they make that clear in the sample policy?
Right? I’m just curious if anyone else has had experiences with Pets Best’s dental coverage. I’m also considering Figo, which seems similar in price, but I’d love to try Spot too. However, it’s $25 more and has a lower reimbursement rate.
I get that, and I’ve heard Figo doesn’t cover deciduous teeth, so that could be an issue if your pup has those. But are deciduous teeth usually a big problem?
Yes, deciduous teeth can sometimes cause problems if they don’t fall out. If you’re planning to spay or neuter, you might be able to get that taken care of at a low cost. Not many companies cover it, though. I don’t think Figo does either.
It’s frustrating that the yearly cleaning requirement isn’t in the sample policy. Maybe it depends on your state? There’s definitely a lack of confidence in the information they provide.
For sure, RayCharles. The confusion with the sample policies is annoying, especially since they’ve changed ownership a few times. It’s hard to tell which version is the most recent.
Exactly, and I saw two different sample policies on their website, one that didn’t mention yearly cleanings and one that did. It’s baffling how they can’t keep their information straight.
Maybe if you call them again, you’ll get a clearer answer. It’s frustrating not to have consistent information.
Thanks for sharing all this. I just found the sample policy with the yearly cleaning requirement, so now I understand why there’s confusion. With all the changes, it’s easy to see why there are different versions out there.