Skin allergies, gastroenteritis top lists of most common pet insurance claimsMarch 24, 2025Learn about the most common medical conditions affecting cats based on a database of more than 1M actively insured pets.
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New York City cat stuck in a sofa wins wackiest insurance claimOctober 10, 2023Giles, a NYC kitty smooshed under a sofa bed, has captured the 15th annual Hambone Award for most unusual pet insurance claim.
Charger-chewing dog, high-flying feline among whackiest insurance claimsSeptember 14, 2023A couch-smooshed cat, a door-slammed conure, and a deer-fighting pooch are among the pets vying for the 15th annual Hambone Award.
"Doc Pawlliday," "Prison Mike," "Piggy Smalls" top wackiest pet names listJune 14, 2023Beloved sitcom characters, a “notorious” rapper, and of course, a bevy of culinary delights are among the inspirations for the most bizarre pet names of this year.
Dermatitis, otitis externa among top pet insurance claimsApril 13, 2023Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
Health data of short-muzzled breeds helps inform personalized careFebruary 21, 2023While it is no secret brachycephalic dogs experience increased health risks as compared to their longer-nosed counterparts, new research from Nationwide confirms anecdotal veterinary evidence is certainly rooted in fact.
Cat survives 45-ft drainpipe drop, wins oddest pet insurance claim of the yearNovember 1, 2022After braving a 45-foot drop down a water-filled drainpipe, a Siberian-mix cat has taken the top honor at this year’s Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide.
Dermatitis, gastropathy among top pet insurance claimsMarch 29, 2022Skin, dental, and stomach ailments are among last year’s most commonly claimed pet medical conditions, Nationwide reports.
Dog survives 400-ft fall, wins oddest pet insurance claim of the yearDecember 20, 2021A brave and resilient German Shepherd has taken the top honor at this year’s Hambone Awards, presented by Nationwide.
Walmart partners on pet insuranceFebruary 9, 2021Nationwide and Walmart have teamed up on Nationwide Pet Rx Express, a program that will allow Nationwide's clients to fill their pet prescription medications at the retailer's 4,700 pharmacies.
