WebMD Launches New 'Healthy Pets' Site

Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:30am EDT
 
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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.


SOURCE  WebMD

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