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With the rising costs of healthcare today, most of us never consider the fact that the cost of pet health is increasing also. In just the past five years, veterinary costs have increased at almost the same pace as traditional medicine. Due to this, many people are now looking for some extra help in keeping their pets as healthy as they are.

As with most all insurance, pet insurance does have premiums and deductibles you must pay. The premium normally varies from breed to breed and of course, how much coverage you chose. Coverage options range from basic, such as vaccine coverage only, all the way up to catastrophic injury. As for deductible, the average is about $100 per calendar year, but once again, this depends on the plan you pick and what you can afford.

As mentioned before, coverage can vary greatly from plan to plan. Some plans are very comprehensive, covering annual checkups, routine care, vaccinations and other preventive medications, and spaying/neutering, as well as illnesses and accidents. These plans are often the most expensive, but offer the most protection for your pet. A major positive for pet health plans is the emergency portion of coverage is often available immediately, with other portions of coverage being available within about 30 days.

One item to carefully scrutinize while comparing plans is pre-existing condition or age clauses. As with our own health plans, there are many pet plans that will not cover a pre-existing condition or require a lengthy waiting period before coverage begins. Some plans will not even cover a pet with any existing condition. Same with age, many plans have limits on the age a pet can be when you initially sign them up. Most prefer pets to be 8 years or younger, some will insure at any age, but those are far and in between and often very costly with limited coverage.

While pet insurance can be costly, it is often worth the piece of mind it will bring you knowing your pet will be covered in case of an unforeseen event. Just remember, there are several options available, so research the various plans available and make an informed decision before buying any insurance.

Cutest Pet Contest Finalists Announced

The BringYourPet.com staff reviewed all the entries it received and selected 8 dogs to compete for the title 'Cutest Pet.' Now it is up to you to vote on who you think deserves to win the contest. For the next 7 weeks the voting polls will be open. You can only vote once, so make it count.

To register to vote and to see these adorable pooches follow this link:
http://www.bringyourpet.com/contest/register.php

If you would like to submit your pet for our next contest, please fill out our contest registration form.

For more information on this contest, click here.

New Book Helps Hotels Increase Profits by Becoming Pet Friendly

Due to the demand for accurate, actionable information about becoming a pet friendly hotel, BringYourPet.com recently released the book, "Making Your Property Pet Friendly: A How-To Guide."

"Making Your Property Pet Friendly: A How-To Guide" escorts readers through the process of becoming pet friendly from beginning to end. Months of research, hours of interviews and miles of fieldwork with current pet friendly properties helped to shape this essential how-to guide that is the backbone of any pet friendly program...

Follow this link:
http://www.bringyourpet.com/pfguide.htm

"Making Your Property Pet Friendly: A How-To Guide" is available in hardcopy and downloadable version.

Property Spotlight - Hotel Vintage Plaza

Located in the heart of downtown Portland, the Hotel Vintage Plaza offers friendly, personalized service and European elegance. A vineyard-inspired ambiance and richly appointed accommodations will provide the ideal atmosphere for your visit to the City of Roses. Immerse yourself in a gracious combination of convenience and hospitality at the Hotel Vintage Plaza, a 4-Diamond Hotel.

Recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the "Top 500 Hotels in the World", Citysearch Portland has honored Vintage Plaza with "Most Romantic Hotel" and Pazzo Ristorante with "Best Hotel Bar and Best Hotel Restaurant".

The centrally located boutique Hotel Madera, like a private pied-a-terre, offers easy access to the urban energy of Washington DC. Bask in the comfort, service, and style of this unique metro getaway.

At Hotel Madera, unusually spacious guestrooms show off sleek, clean décor: oversized wooden headboards with deep blue mohair padding, quilted bedspreads and silky pillows are in rich, earthy shades; from satiny cream to mossy green. Details like "grass cloth" wallpaper and animal print accents go hand in hand with our pampering amenities.

Hearts United for Animals (HUA) is a no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering. They take the creatures who are lost, afraid, hungry, or ill and comfort them, give them a warm soft bed, good food, medical care and most of all, love. HUA is not a typical shelter. There are no cages. The dogs share large fenced fields where they romp and play with friends. They know and love every one of their dogs. Every dog that is adopted from HUA has been altered, is current on all vaccinations, is heartworm negative and is on heartworm and flea preventative.

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