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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Planning for new pet expenses
You can’t put a price tag on the love and affection you receive from a new pet. However, adding a new four-legged friend to your life does come with...
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Winter warm-up winners
We asked our Instagram followers to show how they spend the chilly winter months with their furry friends using #SnowMuchFunSweepstakes. By entering,...
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Who wants to go for a walk?
Walking is a low-intensity activity that has potential benefits of lifting moods, helping with fitness and weight, and easing the joint pain that so...
Winter 2023
Wishbone ruins shih tzu's appetite
“My son wanted a dog, because all his friends had dogs,” Nationwide pet insurance member Nahla I. remembers. “He wanted his own dog.”
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Teflon toxicity affects all bird species
Non-stick cookware can be very hazardous for bird species—but many bird parents are unaware of the dangers.