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Spring 2024

The buck stops here

Even baby pets can get into big trouble—as Belle found out when she tangoed with an angry deer.  
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Spring 2024

The wackiest pet names of 2024

These are the wackiest, wildest new pet names from our members.
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Spring 2024

Get rewards when you help protect pets

Redeem rewards when you tell friends and family about Nationwide® pet insurance.
Pet care
Spring 2024

Kitten care 101

Setting up your new feline companion for a lifetime of good health and behavior.
Pet care
Spring 2024

New puppy?

5 tips to get you and your new pup on the right path to a lifetime of love.
Pet care
Spring 2024

10 tips to nurture pandemic pets in adulthood

Learn helpful ways to address the unique challenges of pets who grew up during lockdown.
Research data
Spring 2024

Dog breeds that are easier to train

Looking for a well-mannered companion? These dogs are known for their trainability.
Pet care
Spring 2024

Skunked: Prevention and treatment guide

Discover effective tips for preventing and handling skunk encounters.
Pet care
Spring 2024

Creating a pet-friendly garden

Design a garden that accommodates both pets and people, ensuring a harmonious outdoor space.
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Spring 2024

24/7 video chat with pet health experts

VetHelpline® is available 24/7 to field pet health questions from Nationwide® pet insurance members.
Pet care
Spring 2024

Defending your pet: Understanding and preventing heartworm disease

Learn about the stealthy heartworm parasite, its deadly effects on dogs, and crucial prevention strategies.
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Spring 2024

Member Benefit Spotlight: Save 10% at every vet visit at Petco

Save on every visit to a Vetco Total Care Hospital or Vetco Vaccination Clinic inside Petco.
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Spring 2024

Treat yourself and your pets with Nationwide Perks!

Nationwide Perks is the gateway to great savings and discounts.
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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