The Companion Magazine Logo
About Us

The Companion

To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs, cats and many other kinds of pets, visit PetInsurance.com.

Pet care
Spring 2025

Siamese cats: elegant, vocal, and affectionate

Siamese cats are one of the most recognizable and beloved cat breeds, known for their striking appearance and engaging personalities. Originating...
Pet care
Spring 2025

Managing seasonal allergies in pets

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies. These allergies, often triggered by environmental factors such as ragweed, grasses,...
Woman sitting at a kitchen table looking at paperwork with a dog in her lap
Pet care
Spring 2025

Understanding veterinary medical records

If you've received a request for your pet's medical records, you might be wondering what exactly you need to provide. This article will guide you...
Dog laying down wearing a DIY bandana
Extra treats
Spring 2025

Repurpose some fun with a pet toy craft for Earth Day

Spring cleaning offers an opportunity to clear out your storage and freshen up your home. But what to do with old fabric, tools and kitchen items...
Extra treats
Spring 2025

The wackiest, wildest pet names of the year!

What’s in a name? For many of our Nationwide® pet insurance members, it’s a whole lot of creativity, self-expression—and wackiness, of course!
Pets with easter bunny ear headpieces
Pet care
Spring 2025

Tips for avoiding Easter pet emergencies

As we hop into the Easter season, many pet families are gearing up for a weekend of sweet treats, picnics and Easter egg hunts among other springtime...
Close up of canine Molly from Corporate doing a head tilt
Member stories
Spring 2025

Climbing the ladder of success with Molly from Corporate

Everyone’s on their best behavior when someone comes down from corporate—even when that someone is a farm pup named Molly from Corporate, here to...
Two furry white dogs snuggling on a red velvet couch
Research data
Spring 2025

Pet-friendly pets

Dogs are famously known as “man’s best friend,” but for some breeds “everyone’s best friend” is more accurate. While it’s always wise to introduce...
Woman on couch takes a selfie with her dog
Extra treats
Spring 2025

Tips for a picture paw-fect family photo

Family photos capture so much more than a picture—they capture a cherished moment in the life of your loved ones. Your pets are an important part of...
Golden dog being examined by a veterinarian
Pet care
Winter 2025

Ask your veterinarian: Recognizing and managing arthritis in pets

Arthritis is one of the top 10 most common pet insurance claims Nationwide sees annually for both dogs and cats. This painful joint condition can...
Load More Articles
It’s that wacky, wild time again: vote for your favorite wacky pet names!

Help us decide the kookiest canine, funkiest feline and nuttiest exotic pet names of the year. Meet our nominees and vote daily for your favorite pet names April 15-19, 2025.

Meet our nominees
Share the wacky fun

We’re doing something a little, well, wacky for our members in honor of our Wacky Pet Names campaign. This April, we’re offering triple SnootLootSM points to Nationwide pet insurance members when they tell friends about Nationwide pet insurance.*

Start sharing
Enjoy great deals and discounts with Nationwide Perks

Nationwide Perks introduces you to great discounts, with savings for both you and your pets. Download our app and start saving today!

Download the app

Check out some of our other posts!

Siamese cats: elegant, vocal, and affectionate

Siamese cats are one of the most recognizable and beloved cat breeds, known for their ...

Managing seasonal allergies in pets

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies. These allergies, often ...

Understanding veterinary medical records

If you've received a request for your pet's medical records, you might be wondering what ...

Repurpose some fun with a pet toy craft for Earth Day

Spring cleaning offers an opportunity to clear out your storage and freshen up your home. ...