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Holiday 2024

Our 2024 holiday pet gift guide

We dug around and found the best of the best that the holiday season has to offer, including the most paw-pular gifts for dogs, cats, birds and other...
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Holiday 2024

Meet our #WiggleweenContest winners

This year, we invited Instagram users to get into the “spirit” of the season by posting a Halloween-themed photo or video of their favorite little...
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Holiday 2024

Pets and bows: A festive holiday look

The holidays are is the perfect time to try out a new festive look! Here’s how to make a quick, easy bow for pets of all sizes.
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Pet care
Holiday 2024

Delicious or dangerous?

The holidays have everyone munching, but what if your pet gets into something you're not sure about?
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Research data
Holiday 2024

Holiday foods to avoid sharing with pets

As pet owners gather with family and friends this holiday season, Nationwide reminds them of the health risks associated with including pets in...
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Holiday 2024

Get your pet ready for a holiday adventure!

The holiday season is a paw-pular time to hit the road with your pets. Whether you’re visiting family or jetting to a snowy cabin for some rest and...
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Pet care
Holiday 2024

Connecting with your pet’s healthcare team

Whether it’s a scheduled checkup or something more urgent, remembering that you’re the best advocate for your pet’s health and wellbeing can make...
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Pet care
Holiday 2024

The best doggone gifts are free

The holiday season can be hectic for both dogs and their people as travel plans and gift giving take center stage. Many people run on tight budgets...
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Member stories
Holiday 2024

Meet our veterinarians

More than 40 years ago, a team of veterinarians founded the American pet insurance industry with the aim of helping people and families provide...
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Holiday 2024

Our favorite DIY dog treats

Give your pet a special treat with these delightfully delicious peanut butter pumpkin dog biscuits.
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Our 2024 holiday pet gift guide

We dug around and found the best of the best that the holiday season has to offer, ...

Meet our #WiggleweenContest winners

This year, we invited Instagram users to get into the “spirit” of the season by posting a ...

Pets and bows: A festive holiday look

The holidays are is the perfect time to try out a new festive look! Here’s how to make a ...

Delicious or dangerous?

The holidays have everyone munching, but what if your pet gets into something you're not ...