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Pet stories
Spring 2023

Laugh It Up, Furball! Contest Winners

We asked our social media followers to post a Star-Wars themed photo of their furry friends using #LaughItUpFurballContest. By entering, they also...
Pet stories
Spring 2023

Experts on call after hours

Pet parents tend to have numerous questions both big and small about caring for their pets. Often our pet concerns can't wait, so if your vet's...
Wacky Pet Names. New names. New laughs. Vote daily June 5-9
Celebrations
Spring 2023

Meet our 2023 Wacky Pet Names nominees

Every pet is unique in their own way—ask any pet parent and they’ll tell you! But how do you tell the world exactly what makes your furry, feathery...
Variety of essential oil bottles and ingredients
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Keep essential oils away from your pets

Essential oils can be found in many popular products, from those for aromatherapy to household cleaning. The benefits of essential oils for humans...
Doberman Shadow standing tall among the trees in the forest
Pet stories
Spring 2023

Shadow and the masked intruder

The world seems to wake up from a long, cold slumber in those first warm days of spring. Along with the return of birds and fresh blooms, other...
Man shaking hands with dog
Pet facts
Spring 2023

The experts’ guide to great pet names

Spring is finally on its way, and many new puppies, kittens, birds, small mammals and more will find their way into fur-ever homes. But how do you...
Adult large dog meeting a smaller puppy and children
Pet safety
Spring 2023

More pets?

For many, one pet is never enough. For them, the happiest homes are those with as many pets as can be cared for, a mix of species or multiples of the...
Female pet owner sitting outside with dog
Pet facts
Spring 2023

The paw-sitive mental health impact of pets

Pet parents have long understood the happiness-boosting power of their pets. Scientists and researchers have started looking deeper into the...
Dog receiving topical flea medication
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Parasite prevention tips

As the weather warms up, many pet parasites pick up–or get picked up by pets. Fleas and ticks become more active, as do mosquitoes, which transmit...
Woman talking to pet while potting new plants
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Planning pet-safe plantings

The snow may still be on the ground in some places, but that doesn’t stop people from swarming the gardening centers at the first hint of spring. For...
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Enter to win a de-stressing prize pack for you and your pet!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're celebrating the de-stressing power of our pets. Enter to win prizes to help you and your pet stay cool, calm, and centered. 

Sweepstakes runs from 5/8-6/4. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes not available in all states. See official rules.

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Use code NATIONWIDE20 at checkout for money off your next purchase. 

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Keep kitties feeling fur-bulous with our newest e-card celebrating Cat Health Month

Send an e-card or share a link with a friend. When they complete an application, we’ll send you a reward.

No purchase necessary. Promotion not available in WA. Must have a current Nationwide pet insurance policy to qualify for reward. See official rules.

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Check out some of our other posts!

Laugh It Up, Furball! Contest Winners

We asked our social media followers to post a Star-Wars themed photo of their furry ...

Experts on call after hours

Pet parents tend to have numerous questions both big and small about caring for their ...

Meet our 2023 Wacky Pet Names nominees

Every pet is unique in their own way—ask any pet parent and they’ll tell you! But how do ...

Keep essential oils away from your pets

Essential oils can be found in many popular products, from those for aromatherapy to ...