Holiday 2024
Holiday foods to avoid sharing with pets
As pet owners gather with family and friends this holiday season, Nationwide reminds them of the health risks associated with including pets in...
Fall 2024
Teacher’s pets: Meet the brainiest dogs
Canines have been our best friends since the very origins of human society. With such a diverse range of sizes, shapes and personalities, there's a...
Summer 2024
Fur-ever young: Meet the “Peter Pan pups”
Youth is wasted on the young, as the saying goes. But that’s not the case for some breeds of dog who stay youthful throughout their lives—for better...
Summer 2024
Celebrating our feline friends
The dog days of summer are all well and good—but what about our feline friends? Between “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month” and “Hug Your Cat Day,” there is...
Summer 2024
Train for the Summer Games with these top athlete dog breeds
As many athletes (and aspiring athletes) learn, having a canine companion by your side makes staying active way more enjoyable.
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Dog breeds that are easier to train
Most pet parents don’t start out as (or become!) expert dog-trainers. But with some practice and a dog who’s easy to train, most of us can have a...
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Bigger! Fluffier! Now with felines!
By now, we hope you’ve had a chance to visit the Nationwide® Pet HealthZone®, a free online destination for pet parents to discover new ways to...
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Introducing the Pet HealthZone
What if you had a crystal ball that could tell you how likely it is that your pet will get sick or hurt? What if it could predict the age that...
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How pets help improve our physical health
The pet-owner relationship is a unique bond that provides not only care and affection for the pet, but also comfort, happiness, and unconditional...
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The paw-sitive mental health impact of pets
Pet parents have long understood the happiness-boosting power of their pets. Scientists and researchers have started looking deeper into the...