WebMD Launches New 'Healthy Pets' Site
28 October 2009 - 12:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD Health Corp.
(NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today
announced the launch of the WebMD Healthy Pets site on WebMD.com,
providing pet owners with the latest health and wellness
information to help their pets live healthier lives. WebMD Healthy
Pets helps owners care for their cats and dogs with
veterinarian-reviewed information on pet diet and nutrition,
behavior and training, and preventive care. A new WebMD Healthy
Pets online newsletter, as well as interactive slideshows, videos
and expert blogs assist owners with daily decisions for their pet's
well-being. WebMD Healthy Pets also focuses on the human health
benefits of owning a pet, such as lower blood pressure and less
anxiety, as well as the impact pets can have on health conditions
such as allergies and asthma. Over 60 million unique visitors come
to WebMD each month as their trusted source of health information
to better manage the health and well-being for themselves and their
families. More than 75% of the WebMD audience are pet owners who
also care for the health of their pet. WebMD's comprehensive pet
wellness information allows owners to take an active role in
managing their pet's health, to help reduce unnecessary expenses
and provide the best care possible. "WebMD Healthy Pets provides
pet owners with reliable health news and information on topics
ranging from general wellness to disease--for all stages of a pet's
life," said Nan-Kirsten Forte, Executive Vice President, Consumer
Services, WebMD. "Pet owners who already trust WebMD for health and
wellness information for their families now have WebMD's
veterinarian-reviewed pet information to help them care for their
pets." WebMD Healthy Pets includes: -- Dog and cat diet and
nutrition information based on age, activity level and health
conditions. -- Pet care with advice on daily and routine
preventative care and grooming, training and behavior tips, and
articles and health information on caring for puppies and kittens.
-- Dog and cat medical symptom and condition information to help
owners care for pets with health conditions. -- Information and
news on the human health benefits of owning a pet. --
Veterinarian-reviewed in-depth dog and cat health news and
information. -- Videos and interactive slide shows on caring for
cats and dogs. -- A veterinarian-led online pet community to share
pet owner experiences and tips with other dog and cat owners. --
Veterinarians specializing in cats and dogs answer popular
questions on topics ranging from care to wellness. -- A new
"Healthy Pets" online newsletter with tips on behavior and health
topics for cats and dogs. About WebMD WebMD Health Corp.
(NASDAQ:WBMD) is the leading provider of health information
services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals,
employers and health plans through our public and private online
portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health Corp. is a
subsidiary of HLTH Corporation (NASDAQ:HLTH). Approximately 60
million unique visitors access the WebMD Health Network each month.
The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape,
MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theHeart.org.
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