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Holiday 2022

Lost cat spends a perilous night in the sewer

A Siberian mix cat named Rafa survived a 45-foot tumble and a long frigid night in the sewer before he was discovered. Here’s the story of his daring rescue.

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Pet goodies
Holiday 2022

Holiday gift guide for pets

Finding the right gift for your pampered pooch or kitty isn’t easy. Fortunately, our gift guide is here with great deals on cool products.
Pet goodies
Holiday 2022

Make your own holiday rabbit toys

Pet rabbits love to dig and chew. These fun toys will excite and engage these instinctive habits.
Celebrations
Holiday 2022

Keeping New Year’s resolutions fresh (with some pet help!)

Get the new year started on the right paw with the help of your four-legged life coach.
Pet facts
Holiday 2022

Featured pet: Sugar glider

Sugar gliders are unique, adorable and highly social small mammals that are increasingly popular as pets.
Pet safety
Holiday 2022

How to help pets deal with holiday stress

The holidays can be stressful for pets as well as humans. Here’s how to keep your little elves safe and comfortable.
Pet facts
Holiday 2022

Choosing the best small mammal for your home

When kept as pets, small mammals require care specific to their species. Here’s a quick primer on some popular fuzzy pets.
Pet safety
Holiday 2022

Watch out for these surprising holiday pet hazards

These surprising stories from VetHelpline® highlight potentially dangerous holiday hazards.
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.

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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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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!

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