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The only health coverage you’ll find anywhere in the U.S. for avian and exotic pets Owners of birds, reptiles and exotic pets can get 50% or 70% reimbursement on eligible veterinary expenses with pet health coverage from Nationwide®. • Includes veterinary exams, surgeries, diagnostic testing, prescriptions and more • Low annual deductible, not per-incident • Use any vet, anywhere Coverage available for: • Amphibians • Birds • Chameleons • Chinchillas • Ferrets • Geckos • Gerbils • Guinea pigs • Hamsters • Iguanas • Lizards • Mice • Rats • Rabbits • Snakes • Tortoises • Turtles Call us at [PHONE REDACTED] to learn more about avian and exotic pet coverage. ---PAGE BREAK--- Here’s how coverage works for common avian and exotic medical conditions Rabbit: Intestinal obstruction Oreo, a 9-year-old male rabbit, was brought to the veterinarian after several days of abdominal pain, lethargy and loss of appetite. He was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction. $2,156 reimbursement Veterinary bill: $3,330 Nationwide reimbursed: $2,156 Owner’s net cost: $558 (after $250 annual deductible and co-pay) Cockatiel: Excessive egg laying Sunny, a 12-year-old cockatiel, suffered from excessive egg laying. Due to the chronic depletion of calcium to produce eggshells, she was malnourished. After exhausting all other treatment options, Sunny’s owner agreed to spay her. $1,458 reimbursement Veterinary bill: $2,332 Nationwide reimbursed: $1,458 Owner’s net cost: $458 (after $250 annual deductible and co-pay) Bearded dragon: Gout Elliott, a 2-year-old male bearded dragon, stopped moving and had enlarged, painful joints. He was diagnosed with gout. His owner agreed to hospitalization for pain management and supportive care. $653 reimbursement Veterinary bill: $1,182 Nationwide reimbursed: $653 Owner’s net cost: $344 (after $250 annual deductible and co-pay) Learn more today about avian and exotic pet coverage from Nationwide. [PHONE REDACTED] Some exclusions may apply. Certain coverages may be subject to pre-existing exclusion. See policy documents for a complete list of exclusions. Plans may not be available in all states. Policy eligibility may vary. Some species of avian and exotic pets are not eligible for coverage. This example is based on an actual pet insurance claim from a Nationwide member who was enrolled prior to the introduction of the new Avian & Exotic Pet plan. The claim was reimbursed according to the plan in which the member was enrolled at the time. Amounts shown here reflect how reimbursement would be calculated with the Avian & Exotic Pet plan with a 70% reimbursement and a $250 annual deductible already met on prior claims. Nationwide does not determine the amount a veterinarian may charge; that amount will vary by region and veterinary practice. Products underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH. Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2022 Nationwide. 22GRP8795L 22GRPOEMPPAE