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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Experts on call after hours

Pet parents tend to have numerous questions both big and small about caring for their pets. Often our pet concerns can't wait, so if your vet's...
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Keep essential oils away from your pets

Essential oils can be found in many popular products, from those for aromatherapy to household cleaning. The benefits of essential oils for humans...
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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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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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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...
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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.
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Wintertime kitchen pet hazards

Wintertime is all about comfort foods. A warm kitchen and tasty meal can cut through the cold like nothing else.
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Unexpected pet questions

Pet parents tend to have numerous questions both big and small about caring for their pets. Sometimes our pet concerns can't always wait, so if your...
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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