Robert S.
AVOID Spot Pet Insurance
I strongly recommend AVOIDING Spot Pet Insurance and considering one of the many other highly rated pet insurance providers. For nearly two months, Spot has delayed making a pre-approval decision for my dog's recommended treatment despite having received all the requested medical records, documentation, and supporting information. During that time, I have repeatedly been given explanations for why a decision has not yet been made, but no meaningful progress has occurred. My 5-year-old Labrador Retriever has been suffering from a leg injury that has not healed in nearly six months. An orthopedic veterinary specialist has recommended an ultrasound and potentially additional treatments to properly diagnose and address the issue. These delays are preventing my dog from receiving timely care. What makes this situation particularly concerning is that Spot's continued delays are pushing the claim process toward my annual policy renewal date. I have already satisfied my deductible and am currently in the reimbursement phase of my coverage. If the process extends beyond the renewal date, my deductible will reset to zero, potentially costing me thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket expenses. From my perspective, Spot's handling of this matter appears designed to delay a decision until after renewal, rather than provide the prompt evaluation that policyholders reasonably expect. In addition, Spot's customer service has been extremely frustrating. Every time I have called, I have struggled to communicate with representatives due to language barriers and poor phone connection quality. Regardless of the representative's knowledge or professionalism, the combination of difficult-to-understand communication and consistently poor call quality has made it unnecessarily difficult to obtain clear answers about my claim. Based on my experience, Spot has failed to provide timely claim handling, transparent communication, and effective customer support when my pet needed care the most. I cannot recommend this company.
Response from Spot Pet InsuranceJun 5, 2026
We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced with your dog's pre-approval decision and the frustration with our customer service. We understand your concerns regarding the delays in your dog's treatment and the approaching policy renewal date. Your feedback about communication challenges and call quality is very important to us. Please email [email protected] so we look into this for you.



