Coverage

How often should you take your pet to the vet?

With Fetch by The Dodo, you’re required to take your pet to the vet for a checkup every year. That annual exam is the key to maximizing your coverage — it ensures that we’ll be able to cover as many future conditions as possible.

‍Why do I need to get my pet a checkup?

You’ll be asked to upload your pet’s medical records when you submit a claim. You get those records at a checkup. They show us your pet’s medical history and let us see what we can cover, which allows us to process claims quickly.

‍What kind of medical records should I ask for?

To make sure you get the right kind of medical records, tell your vet you need “SOAP notes.” The records you receive should include any exam notes and lab results. Please keep them somewhere safe so you have them when you need them.

‍What happens if I don’t get my pet a checkup every year?

Without the medical records from a recent checkup, we might not be able to process your claims at all.

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Program not available in New Brunswick and Quebec.

Policies become effective at 12:01 a.m. the day after activation. Waiting periods apply. In ME, there is no waiting period for accidents and injuries, and a 15-day waiting period for illnesses, as of January 1, 2023. Pre-existing conditions, including those where clinical signs are present prior to the effective date of the policy or during the waiting period or prior to the first exam, are excluded from coverage. Risk-free cancellation terms vary by state.

This product information is for descriptive purposes only and does not provide a complete summary of coverage. Consult the applicable insurance policy for specific terms, conditions, limits, deductible, copay, limitations, and exclusions to coverage; these may vary by state and are subject to change without notice. The coverage for each policyholder will be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable policy. All coverage and limit options may not be available to all customers and are subject to underwriting approval. If there is any conflict between the policy and this product information, the provisions of the policy shall prevail.

Discounts and offers are subject to approval and may change at any time. Maximum available discount is 10% and may not be available in all states and is not valid with any other offer. Charitable donations offer not available in AK, HI, ID, IN, KS, ND, NY, RI, SC, or TX, limited to $15 in AL and $10 in MI and UT.

Fetch insurance policies are administered by Fetch Insurance Services, LLC (d/b/a Fetch Pet Insurance, Fetch Pet Insurance Services, LLC in Michigan, New Mexico and California) CA license # 0F60627 and underwritten by XL Specialty Insurance Company, a Delaware Corporation, or AXIS Insurance Company, an Illinois Corporation, in the U.S. and AXIS Reinsurance Company (Canadian Branch) in Canada. For more information, visit fetchpet.com. ©2023 Fetch, Inc. Information accurate as of October 2023.

Fetch Forward and The Dig are not insurance and are not provided by XL Specialty Insurance Company or AXIS Insurance Company.

Fetch is a registered trademark owned by Fetch, Inc. Long Live Love, Because Pets are family, and The Pet Gala are service marks of Fetch, Inc.

Unmatched according to The Dodo, May 2022. The Dodo is the #1 animal brand globally on social media according to Tubular as of January 2021. Most comprehensive and most extensive coverage according to Consumers Advocate, January 2023. Based on a comparison of injury and illness coverage between Fetch and North American pet insurance providers on consumersadvocate.org. Consumers Advocate is a Fetch partner. Best pet insurance according to Consumer Rating, August 2023. Based on a comparison of top pet insurance companies on consumerrating.org. Consumer Rating is a Fetch partner.

Average monthly premiums are based on U.S. annual premiums, using a 12-month average, for the period of 01/01/2022 through 12/31/2022 and all available limit combinations.

Exam fees based on average costs. Policies in force and number of pets helped based on Fetch data as of 12/31/2022.

Fetch Wellness is insurance coverage added by endorsement to the core injury and illness policy, if purchased. It is not a “Wellness Program” meaning a subscription or reimbursement-based program that is separate from an insurance policy.

1 in 3 pets will require emergency treatment each year according to Dr. William Hodges, DVM. Is Pet Insurance Worth It in 2023? Here’s A Vet’s Perspective. Pawlicy Advisor. 2023.