Coverage:

• This health guarantee is only valid for puppies delivered and residing within the continental United States.
• The guarantee is transferable for the Pet Insurance portion, but not for the health guarantee itself.
• Different coverage applies depending on the time frame:
  • First 72 hours: Reimbursement for fair and reasonable documented veterinary expenses for treatment of life-threatening illness, contagious or infectious disease, up to the purchase price of the puppy, excluding deductibles and uncovered percentages of pet insurance and parasites.
  • First 14 Days: Reimbursement for fair and reasonable documented veterinary expenses for treatment of life-threatening illness caused by a PCR test administered within 7 days of arrival (excluding initial fecal float exam), up to the purchase price of the puppy, excluding deductibles and uncovered percentages of pet insurance and life-threatening blood parasites.
  • First Year (Breeder responsible): Reimbursement for fair and reasonable documented veterinary expenses for treatment of a hereditary or congenital disorder diagnosed by two licensed veterinarians, up to the purchase price of the puppy, or a replacement puppy of equal value. Requires veterinarian’s written report within 5 days of diagnosis.
  • Years 2 & 3 (Puppy Link responsible): Credit towards another puppy purchase or reimbursement for treatment of a hereditary or congenital disorder diagnosed by two licensed veterinarians, up to 50% of the purchase price for credit or 25% for reimbursement. Requires veterinarian’s written report within 5 days of diagnosis. (Does not apply to Bulldogs)
• Extended Guarantee (optional purchase): Extends Years 2 & 3 coverage based on the extension purchased, up to the puppy’s 10th birthday.

Prescription Reimbursement Program (separate from pet insurance):

• Offered by Puppy Link for specific puppy ailments to ensure the veterinarian’s prescribed treatment plan is followed.
• Requires a veterinarian’s prescription for a listed medication as the first-choice treatment, not covered by pet insurance.
• Covers one incident per covered ailment per puppy.
• Reimbursement up to a set amount for specific ailments (e.g., Giardia, Coccidia, Cough, Ear Infection).

What is not covered:

• Pet insurance deductibles and uncovered percentages.
• Costs of raising a puppy (food, grooming, etc.).
• Injuries or illnesses due to neglect, preventable acts, or car accidents.
• Elective procedures, cosmetic procedures, or preventive procedures (tail docking, ear cropping, etc.).
• Behavioral problems, training, or medications for behavioral issues.
• General appearance, size, weight, or other physical characteristics differing from breed standards.
• Illnesses diagnosed after 7 days (except Parvo) or after the puppy’s third birthday (or first birthday for Bulldogs).
• Diseases not life-threatening or affecting the puppy’s health.
• Certain breed-specific ailments (e.g., epilepsy, hip dysplasia, bloat).
• Stress-related illnesses.
• Parvo diagnosed after 72 hours (specific test required).
• Coccidia diagnosed by SNAP test (specific test required).
• Low blood sugar, hernias (except umbilical identified before initial vet exam), pre-existing conditions.
• Breed-specific health ailments.
• Results of genetic testing.
• Cancer.
• Coronavirus.
• X-rays.

How to file a claim (Not applicable to Paw Spot):

This section details the claim filing process, but since the guarantee doesn’t apply to Paw Spot, this information is not relevant for you.

Additional points:

• This summary does not constitute legal advice. Refer to the full Puppy Link Health Guarantee for complete details and legalese.
• The agreement includes mandatory individual arbitration and a class action waiver.
• You may have additional rights depending on your state laws.