Spring Issue

Climbing the ladder of success with Molly from Corporate

Meet Molly from Corporate, canine winner of the 2024 Wacky Pet Names celebration.

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At-home cat checkup guide

Cats can be mysterious when it comes to their health. But a monthly home check-up goes a long way when it comes to catching health problems before...
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Flights of fancy

The appeal of pet birds is easy to understand. Many species kept as pets are beautiful, affectionate and endlessly entertaining.
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Hambone Awards: From a veterinarian’s perspective

Despite our best efforts, not every accident can be avoided. Sometimes, the unexpected happens to our pets—and when it does, it helps to have a great...
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Important questions to ask when a pet has cancer

"Cancer" can be one of the scariest words to hear coming from your veterinarian. Fortunately, veterinary oncology is more advanced than ever before....
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24/7 Pet Health Advice from Experts

Sometimes pets surprise us during working hours—other times, they don’t. If you’ve got a pet health question that can’t wait until the vet’s office...
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After hour experts on summer bummers

Summer’s here at last! From beach time to summer hikes, there’s a lot to do outdoors—and a lot of potential pet hazards for pet families to avoid....
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Does your dog need sunscreen?

Dogs can and do get sunburns, and some are more vulnerable to sun damage than others. But pet parents can protect their canine companions the same...
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Heat stroke warning

The long summer days are cherished, and for good reason. They open the world to outdoor activities, from barbecues to camping, from festivals to...
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Fostering pets

Many people are generous when it comes to helping homeless pets. They donate money, volunteer at shelters, and organize and staff fundraising and...
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Water Safety 101

Swimming is great exercise for those dogs who love it, but even the most water-ready of retrievers can get into trouble without their families...
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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