The holidays can be a fun and festive time, but several seasonal staples can pose potential threats to furry friends at home. While enjoying favorite foods and seasonal décor, pet parents should be mindful of holiday hazards that may prompt unplanned...

As a pet parent, "cancer" can be one of the scariest words to hear coming from your veterinarian. Statistics indicate that one in four dogs in the U.S. will develop cancer in their lifetimes,1 making it the number one disease-related cause of death f...

Dr. Emily Tincher had a problem. Her team was looking for ways to transform thousands of pages of highly technical veterinarian medical knowledge into digestible information that could help the common pet owner take better care of their dogs and cats...

Giles, a New York City cat whose story about being inadvertently smooshed under a sofa bed, has captured the 15th annual Hambone Award®, which recognizes the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year. Nationwide® presents the award annually to bri...

Accidents are an unfortunate reality, and when they involve a cherished pet, they can be both distressing and potentially costly. Since 2009, Nationwide® pet insurance has annually presented the Hambone Award® to bring awareness to the surprising and...

Pet parents: Imagine having a crystal ball that reveals the likelihood of your furry friend falling ill, the exact ailments they might encounter, and even the best ways to catch the problem early for optimal treatment. How would having this insight h...

Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide, the largest U.S. provider of pet health insurance, continues to act on a commitment to help pets live healthier, longer lives by releasing the Pet HealthZone®, a free digital experience that draws from 40+ years of pet he...

An Oklahoma dog with a Tombstone-inspired name, a Minnesota cat named after a sitcom character, and an ironically named Florida pot-bellied pig prevailed as kookiest canine, funkiest feline and most eccentric exotic, respectively, in Nationwide’s® Wa...

For pet parents, caring for a furry family member comes with the likelihood of unplanned visits to the veterinarian. While many may dread visits related to acute injuries or rare diseases, what prompts veterinary clinic trips most often tends to be f...

Columbus, Ohio – For veterinarians, treating canine and feline conditions such as dermatitis, otitis externa, and gastropathy is part of everyday practice, but these common conditions can be unexpected and costly in the eyes of pet owners.“When we ta...

French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Pugs have never been more popular than they are today, beloved by celebrities, social media influencers, and families alike. In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced last week that the French Bulldog ra...

Since writing the first pet insurance policy in the United States 40 years ago, Nationwide has remained an innovator and trailblazer in the pet health industry. Now, Nationwide is continuing its commitment to pioneering positive change for pets, pet ...

In recognition of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month in November, Nationwide is drawing attention to cancer risk with data-driven insights and supporting research with a virtual pet walk to raise funds for treatment breakthroughs.Nationwide pet insu...

Rafa, a Siberian mix cat from Seattle whose misadventures landed him 45 feet down a water-filled drainpipe, survived his harrowing “tail” and has won the 14th annual Hambone Award, which recognizes the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year. Na...

Accidents happen, and when it’s a beloved pet that is injured, it can be unsettling and potentially costly. Since 2009, Nationwide®, the nation’s largest provider of pet health insurance, has annually presented the Hambone Award to bring awareness to...

Columbus, OH – Growing old is unavoidable for our pets, but the latest study from the Nationwide® Pet Health Analytics and Insights Team gives a clear roadmap to what pet families can expect with senior diseases – and some clear guidelines around pre...

Columbus, OH — Early detection of cancer typically offers the best range of treatment options for improving both survival time and quality of life in pets. A third study on canine cancer from Nationwide’s Pet Health Analytics and Insights team comple...

Columbus, OH – For veterinarians, treatment of canine and feline conditions such as dermatitis, otitis externa or gastropathy is routine. But for pet owners, having a sick pet is an often unexpected and unwelcome event, both emotionally and financial...

When it comes to caring for our canine companions and feline friends, planned and unplanned visits to the veterinarian are part of life as a pet parent. Conditions such as skin allergies, ear infections and urinary tract disease may be relatively com...

Columbus, OH – In findings presented today at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas concurrent with the release of the second in a series of white papers on cancer in dogs, Nationwide’s pet health insurance team analyzed the policy and claim...

Voluntary benefits, including pet-related ones, can be a differentiator for employees who own pets.Among pet owners, 32% said having pet-related benefits available to them would influence them to stay at their current employer or leave their company ...

If you think you’re seeing more Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and other Poodle-cross dogs these days, it’s not your imagination. There are indeed oodles of Doodles.Not only are Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and other Poodle-cross dogs increasingly popula...

Bruin, a three-year-old German Shepherd from Los Angeles County, California who miraculously survived a harrowing 400-foot tumble into a canyon and four days alone while seriously injured, has won the 13th annual Hambone Award®. As the nation’s large...

A cancer diagnosis is never welcome, and that’s no less true when a beloved pet is the one who’s sick. But early detection, better treatment options and the knowledge needed to make critical care decisions can make a difference. That’s why as part of...

Much like people, pets can find themselves in unpredictable circumstances that may lead to unusual injuries. When accidents arise, pet parents rely on the amazing skill and compassion of trusted veterinarians. Since 2009, Nationwide®, the nation’s la...

When it comes to getting the prompt, high-quality veterinary care pet owners want, worrying about the cost can be a barrier to bringing their pet in. But a data study of almost 10 million pets and nearly 2,000 veterinary practices shows that owners c...

For many, the turbulence of 2020 may have led to comfort cravings and other isolation-induced indulgences. With people spending more time at home and perhaps sharing extra treats with their furry family members, pets may have packed on pandemic pound...

What’s in a name? For a Chinese Crested dog called Scarlett No Haira and a dark, moody cat known as Edgar Allen Paw, it is the distinction of being declared Wackiest Pet Names of 2020.Each year, Nationwide®, the nation’s first and largest provider of...

Brea, CA — When it comes to celebrating the holidays at home, many of the things that make the season merry and bright for humans may present potential dangers to our four-legged family members. Dogs may dig into the wrapped box of chocolates placed ...

Brea, CA — When pets suffer unexpected or unusual injuries, veterinarians are ready to respond with any means medically necessary from stitches to surgery. For 12 years, Nationwide®, the nation’s largest provider of pet health insurance, has presente...