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Celebrating Dogust 1st with shelter dogs

August 1st is also known as Dogust 1st, the universal birthday for shelter dogs who don’t have an official record of birth.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these pet brands

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15, to honor the cultures and contributions of American...
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Heatstroke

Meteorologists predict that the summer of 2021 will be hotter than usual for much of the U.S. Even a moderately warm summer day can spell trouble for...
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Celebrate Pride with LGBTQ+-owned pet businesses

June is Pride Month, an annual celebration of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people. Looking to get your pets involved in...
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Pet hydration awareness month

There’s a good reason why PetSafe® chose July to be National Pet Hydration Awareness Month—by mid-summer, it’s very hot from coast to coast!
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In hot water

Summer fun is all about staying cool, and that means a lot of time in the water. However, our favorite beaches, lakes and even pools can be dangerous...
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Pet growing pains

Puppies and kittens are always looking for new ways to get into trouble. Thankfully, our VetHelpline® experts are here to answer the tough questions...
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Stand with Asian-owned pet businesses

Looking to support businesses in your community and across the country that are owned by Asian and Asian-American entrepreneurs? For pet owners,...
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Dachshunds

One of the world’s iconic dog breeds, dachshunds arrived on American shores in the mid-1800s. Since then, they’ve had an undeniable impact on...
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One in a million

Thanks to you and our other cherished members, we’ve reached a re-bark-able milestone: one million pets covered!
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.

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.*

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Easter recipes for dogs and cats

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Siamese cats: elegant, vocal, and affectionate

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Understanding veterinary medical records

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