Spring Issue

Climbing the ladder of success with Molly from Corporate

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

Pet care

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....
Extra treats

Frozen summer treats for pets

Few things are as tail-wagging wonderful as a frozen treat on a hot summer day.
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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...
Pet care

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...
Summer 2023

When “having a ball” is no fun for anyone

Sometimes the best connections come from unexpected places. Take, for example, the bond Rocket has with his pet parents, Alex and Stephanie.
Pet care

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...
Pet care

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...
Pet care

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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