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Latitude: 27N 46’ 12.36” • Longitude 82W 37’ 47.38” (727) 893-7329 • Toll Free 1-800-782-8350

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• DOCKAGE AVAILABLE • 500’ TRANSIENT DOCK • 13 BALL MOORING FIELD • ETHANOL FREE FUEL - GAS AND DIESEL Ships Store with beer, ice, tackle, supplies, live bait, etc. Great location in the heart of downtown St. Pete

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NewsBrief

www.TheMariner.com

First-time Pet Parents Worried About Your Vet Bills While on Vacay?

Pets are a part of the American family, with 67% of households owning at least one. With approximately 85 million households in the United States owning a pet, caring for these nonhuman family members has become a $99 billion a year industry, more than doubling since 2010. This statistic not only testifies to their popularity but also to the level of financial sacrifice some pet owners make to keep their pets healthy and happy.

If our furry friend is hurt or develops a life-threatening condition, veterinary costs can quickly build up. If you are a first-time pet parent that is extra worried and want was best for your new family member, that’s where pet insurance can come in handy.

While considering Pet Insurance is a personal choice, most companies don’t restrict the vet facilities one can visit in case of an emergency away from home. Their policyholders can visit and still be covered but some do limit coverage to a specific network. We’d recommend the former over the latter, just to make sure you’re covered anywhere in the United States. Some pet insurers will even cover your pet when you’re traveling in Canada or Puerto Rico.

Pet insurance typically costs between $38 to $70 in the US and £30 to £85 in the UK each month and can cover up to 90% of a pet’s medical bills under some plans. Unlike human health insurance which usually pays out directly to the medical provider, pet insurance works on a reimbursement basis. You must first pay the veterinarian for the procedure needed and then request reimbursement from the pet insurance company. The reinstatement amount is never 100% of the cost, although some of the more complete plans cover up to 90% of vet costs. The reimbursement process is usually simple, requiring only the vet’s invoice (and sometimes some treatment records) along with a completed claim form. Pet insurance is essentially a package of many different types of coverage. Some packages cover only the bare essentials, while others are more and include preventive care and rehabilitation. Nearly all pet insurance policies exclude preexisting conditions and specific conditions such as hip dysplasia.

Most pet insurers will reimburse you for care rendered by any licensed American vet, but some limit policyholders to certain veterinary clinics and networks.

If you are planning on taking your pet on vacation, knowing if you are covered in the unexpected case something happens to your cat or dog outside of your home is essential. If you think it’s right for you, make sure to shop around carefully! If you are looking for more information on pet insurance check out Money.com’s Best Pet Insurance for 2021: https:// money.com/best-pet-insurance/