Trupanion Pet Insurance Plans Vs. Spot Pet Insurance Plans Comparison
Choosing the Right Pet Insurance in Canada: Spot Pet Insurance vs. Trupanion
Navigating the Canadian pet insurance landscape can be daunting, especially when considering the wide range of providers and plans available. To assist you in making an informed decision, let's delve into the key differences between Spot Pet Insurance and Trupanion, two popular options among Canadian pet parents.
Preventive Care Add-On Options
No Waiting Periods for Accidents
Annual Deductible
Multiple Pet Discounts for 2+ Pets
Accident-Only Plan Option
Multiple Annual Limit Plan Options for Accident & Illness Plans
Prescription Food
Alternative Therapies
Behavioral Issues
Sick Exam Fees
14 Day Waiting Period for Illnesses
Preventive Care Add-On Options
Add-ons to a pet insurance policy that can help cover routine veterinary services for your pet to help keep them healthy year-round.
No Waiting Periods for Accidents
The period of time that must pass before coverage can begin for new eligible accidents. Waiting periods begin on the policy's effective date.
Annual Deductible
"*Spot and PetsPlusUs plan deductibles are based on the age of the pet. **Trupanion and Petsecure plans have per-condition deductibles"
Multiple Pet Discounts for 2+ Pets
*PetsPlusUs, PetSecure, OVMA, Peppermint, Desjardins, and Sonnet Pet Insurance plans only offer multi-pet discount when 3+ pets are enrolled.
Accident-Only Plan Option
Plan designed only to help cover unexpected accidents.
Multiple Annual Limit Plan Options for Accident & Illness Plans
*Petsecure and Peppermint plans have per condition annual limits
Prescription Food
"*Spot, Trupanion plans reimburse 50% of the cost, up to $500 per year. *Furkin plans limit reimbursement to up to $100/year for cats and $250/year for dogs *Pets Plus Us plans limit reimbursement to $50 for cats and $200 for dogs up to 2 months per policy year. *Peppermint plans limit reimbursement to up to $75 per year. *PHI Direct plans only cover eligible conditions for 1 policy year for the life of the policy."
Alternative Therapies
"*Trupanion and Desjardins plans require additional monthly cost to cover. *PHI Direct plans only cover eligible conditions for 1 policy year for the life of the policy."
Behavioral Issues
"*Trupanion and Desjardins plans require additional monthly cost to cover *PHI Direct plans only cover eligible conditions for 1 policy year for the life of the policy."
Sick Exam Fees
Coverage for the vet exam fee that apply to most unexpected vet visits. This can include x-rays, diagnostics, MRIs, or any other exam the vet deems medically necessary to diagnose or treat a pet.
14 Day Waiting Period for Illnesses
The period of time that must pass before coverage can begin for new eligible illnesses. Waiting periods begin on the policy's effective date.
Comparison information provided using publicly available information as of 3/5/24 for the purpose of summarizing program features, not a specific plan. Questions regarding other provider’s plans should be answered by contacting an agent of that company. It is our intention to reflect accurate comparison information. We attempt to keep information up to date but it may change from time to time. If you are aware of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided, let us know by emailing customercare@spotpetinsurance.ca or by mailing PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. at 710 Dorval Drive, Suite 400, Oakville, ON, L6K 3V7.
Spot Pet Insurance Plans vs. Trupanion Pet Insurance Plans
Accident-Only Plan Option
Spot Pet Insurance offers pet parents both Accident-Only and Accident and Illness plan options, so they can choose the plan that best fits the needs of their pet. Trupanion only offers Accident and Illness plans.
Multiple Annual Limit Plan Options for Accident & Illness Plans
Spot Pet Insurance offers pet parents multiple annual limit options for Accident and Illness plans; pet parents can choose between a plan with a $5,000, $10,000, or unlimited annual limit. Trupanion only offers an unlimited annual limit option for their plans.
Behavioural Issues and Alternative Therapies
Spot Pet Insurance accident & illness plans can cover up to $1,000 per year for eligible alternative therapies, including behavioural conditions. This coverage is included in our base accident and illness plans. Trupanion does not offer coverage for behavioural issues or alternative therapies in their base plans, but the coverage can be added to a plan for an additional cost.
Multiple Pet Discounts for 2+ Pets
At Spot Pet Insurance, our goal is to help pet parents get their pets the care they need. We offer a 5% multi-pet discount on both pets when 2 pets are enrolled, and a 10% multi-pet discount on all pets when 3 or more pets are enrolled. Trupanion does not offer multi-pet discounts.
Administrative Fee
When enrolling in a Trupanion plan, pet parents are charged a $35 admin fee at the time of enrollment. Spot Pet Insurance never charges pet parents a one-time admin fee at enrollment.
Conclusion
As you can see, Spot Pet Insurance and Trupanion plans are quite different from one another. Spot plans offer more flexibility with the ability to choose an Accident-Only plan, multiple annual limits options for accident and illness plans, and coverage for behavioural issues and alternative therapies available in a base plan option. Additionally, Spot's multi-pet discounts and lack of admin fees during enrollment can help make plans a more budget-friendly choice. Ultimately, the best pet insurance can depend on your pet's individual needs and your financial considerations.
Comparison information provided using publicly available information as of 3/5/24 for the purpose of summarizing program features, not a specific plan. Questions regarding other provider’s plans should be answered by contacting an agent of that company. It is our intention to reflect accurate comparison information. We attempt to keep information up to date but it may change from time to time. If you are aware of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided, let us know by emailing customercare@spotpetinsurance.ca or by mailing PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. at 710 Dorval Drive, Suite 400, Oakville, ON, L6K 3V7.
Happy Pet Parents Trust Spot
Very reliable company
Very reliable company, great customer service and almost instantly received my money back, thank you spot.
Love Spot Pet Insurance!
I only ever had one issue with a claim that was easily resolved and I didn't have to call in, I'm able to message them straight from my client portal. Super helpful and less time consuming!
Came through for us
We have made a half dozen claims for small amounts for our one year old large breed and only a couple times they were approved, sometimes after making reassessment appeals, which was disappointing and annoying. We thought we were going down the "pre-existing condition" rabbit hole. However, we recently had to make a four figure claim and it was approved in ONE day, which is quite surprising, in a good way. We appreciate this and will stick with them for now as they came through when we needed them to honor the Insurance we paid for.
Great experience always quick to pay out claims
Always quick to pay out claims. Easy to use customer portal. Great coverage for cost
Great Option for Pet Insurance
Spot Pet Insurance has been a fantastic resource for our family, it’s saved us time and money allowing us to provide the best care for our dog.
Always fair and prompt
Always fair and prompt. A great service.
Great Pet Insurance with Comprehensive Coverage!
Spot Pet Insurance has always been great when I've needed to file a claim! They are very responsive and helpful and the insurance offers great coverage! Would definitely recommend!
Quick payouts
Quick payouts , friendly and efficient customer service. I researched several insurance companies and chose Spot because of the competitive pricing and coverage.
Putting in a claim and it being taken…
Putting in a claim and it being taken care of in 5 days and nice to have it payed back in a week . So Thankyou
So great and helpful to deal with
So great and helpful to deal with . Fast respond on claims and always so great to chat with .