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Vet school mascots: Hound dogs and tigers and ‘gators (and more)
Every year, I think of how many universities with Division I football programs also have veterinary schools or colleges as well as animal mascots. Quick, can you name them all? (I’m including reptiles and birds, not just mammals.) Bonus: Can you name the vet school mascots that are shared by … Continue reading Vet school mascots: Hound dogs and tigers and ‘gators (and more)
Veterinary pricing continues recovery from 2009-2014 slide
America’s passion for pets hardly slowed in the recent recession, but for many of those years, veterinary prices not only failed to keep up, but fell steadily. While they’re still well below government estimates for other consumer goods and services, the updated Nationwide® | Purdue Veterinary Price Index shows 2015 … Continue reading Veterinary pricing continues recovery from 2009-2014 slide
What are the Wackiest Pet Names in YOUR practice?
The votes are counted, and the winners of the Nationwide® Wackiest Pet Names contest have been named. But before I share them, I want to get folks in veterinary practices thinking: Would such a contest help YOU connect with clients? I’m thinking it could! Now for the reveal, from our … Continue reading What are the Wackiest Pet Names in YOUR practice?
Groundbreaking osteosarcoma study, price index update released at AVMA convention
When we bring our Nationwide® pet health insurance claims data to bear on a question, the answers are authoritative. That’s why I’m proud to release our osteosarcoma study, an analysis of data from more than 1 million dogs. Osteosarcoma: Prevalance and Influences is the first in a series of medical … Continue reading Groundbreaking osteosarcoma study, price index update released at AVMA convention
Time to vote … for the Wackiest Pet Names in the Nation!
Kanye Westie? Butch Catsidy? These are just two of the contenders in one of my favorite annual events at Nationwide®, our Wackiest Pet Names. Through Aug. 8, you can vote for your favorites, one cat and one dog. Last year’s winners were Leonard DiCatprio and Baron Von Furrypants. This year’s … Continue reading Time to vote … for the Wackiest Pet Names in the Nation!
Nationwide vs. Trupanion: A nose-to-nose comparison
When it comes to Nationwide vs. Trupanion, the facts and the bottom line speak for themselves. So we’ve decided to let them. It’s no surprise that Trupanion would market itself heavily to the community that has made Nationwide® (previously known as VPI®) the first and still the largest provider of … Continue reading Nationwide vs. Trupanion: A nose-to-nose comparison