They will find a way not to pay
I took out a policy with Trupanion for my new puppy, Kimi, from the day I brought him home on 21 June 2026, believing I was protecting him from unexpected veterinary expenses. My very first claim for an ear infection was denied as a "pre-existing condition." Their reasoning was that the vet notes recorded Kimi had been scratching his ears for approximately two weeks before the appointment, and they used that estimate to conclude the condition existed before my policy started. This was despite me only taking ownership of Kimi on 21 June. As a new pet owner, this experience has completely undermined my confidence in pet insurance. You pay premiums expecting support when your pet needs care, only to find that common puppy issues can be excluded based on retrospective assumptions rather than clear evidence. The appeals process made no difference. After a "thorough reassessment," the original decision was simply upheld with the same explanation. My experience has left me questioning the value of paying for insurance if the first genuine claim is declined on such technical grounds. I would strongly encourage anyone considering Trupanion to read the policy wording very carefully, particularly the definition of "pre-existing conditions," and compare it with other providers before making a decision. Unfortunately, my first experience with Trupanion has been extremely disappointing. ***Reference to your message/response below.*** This is very much a message for the general public to read on how great your customer care is supposed to be, where in reality the email I received was “sorry to see you go”.