Pets Best Insurance Reimburses Over $2,300 on Rattlesnake Bite Claim
The pet insurance company pays 80 percent of a vet bill, after the deductible, on a snake bite claim that would have cost the pet owner over $3,000 without pet insurance.

BOISE, ID, May 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pets Best Insurance says it has seen an alarming trend in the number of snakebite claims in the past few years--and the most notable claim of the season so far was for a dog who was bitten on the tongue by a rattlesnake in early April.

Although this dog's owner had pet insurance, many owners end up incurring huge costs for snake bites.

That's why the company wants to remind pet owners to practice caution when outdoors with pets this spring--as rattlesnake season is now in full swing.

President and Founder of Pets Best Insurance, Dr. Jack Stephens, said the bites can be very expensive to treat--which is why it's a good idea to have pet insurance, especially if you walk or hike with your pet.

"It's good to exercise with our pets, but it can also be dangerous," Dr. Stephens said, adding that the snakes are most prevalent in Western, Southwest and Southern states.

Rattlesnakes are most often seen during the spring, summer and early fall months, usually in wide open spaces, in rocky terrains and along the edges of water--where pet owners often take their pets.

Snake bite symptoms, which include pain, tissue swelling and bruises may lead to shock or death if not promptly treated.

"We're happy we're here to help pets and their owners in these kinds of emergency situations," Dr. Stephens said. "In this particular instance, we were able to reimburse over $2,300. For some pet owners this could mean the difference between economic euthanasia and their pet's life."

For more information about Pets Best Insurance visit www.petsbest.com.

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Hadley Rush
Pets Best Insurance
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