Spring 2022
Expert pet advice on plant toxicity
Small dog ingests palm tree pits Redding, our chihuahua, ate three or four palm tree pits around 20 minutes ago. We’re not sure what kind of palm...
Spring 2022
Prevent pet poisoning at home
Thousands of pets become seriously ill from ingesting common household toxins every year. March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness month, which was...
Pet care
Tooth Hurts
Dental health is a major concern for our pets, especially as they grow older. Gum disease and tartar build-up can lead to a host of serious health...
Pet care
What is a pet guardian (and why do you want one)?
Nationwide has partnered with FreeWill to provide this article to our readers. It does not constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for an...
Pet care
Preparing your pet for your return to office
In one bit of good news to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters and rescue organizations reported surges in fostering and adoption...
Pet care
Oodles of doodles
If you think you’re seeing more goldendoodles, Labradoodles and other doodle-y dogs these days—it’s not your imagination. There are indeed oodles of...
Pet care
How to brush your pet’s teeth (and why you should!)
February is National Pet Dental Health month, an annual event established by the American Veterinary Medical Association to help get the word out...
Pet care
Holiday frights
The holidays are a time of joyous celebration with friends and family, but with the tasty banquets and twinkling lights come a number of hazards for...
Pet care
Featured pet: The mighty Newfoundland
It happens like something from a daydream or a fantasy tale. You’re drifting away along a treacherous shoal in a boat with no motor or paddle. Just...
Pet care
Chameleons
Chameleons are popular exotic pets, thanks in part to their color changing abilities. But there’s more to these remarkable reptiles than meets the...