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- Overweight Cats: Diets and Associated Health Risks
WebMD discusses health problems common in overweight cats, such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, and respiratory problems. Here are tips on how to determine your cat’s ideal weight and dietary changes to help you reach that weight.
- Green Tips for a Cool Summer
A green guide for keeping your home cool this summer, from simple steps to bigger projects.
- Grocery Shopping Tips to Feed Your Family Right
The secret to improving your family meals starts in the grocery store. WebMD turned to nationally known nutritionists for their top 8 tips for healthy grocery shopping.
- Feline Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention, and Diet Tips
Diabetes may affect more than 2% of all cats, and the causes are not fully known. Thomas Graves and WebMD team up to provide feline diabetes information and tips for treatment or prevention.
- What to Do if Your Dog Eats Chocolate
For dogs, eating chocolate can be deadly. WebMD looks at this toxic canine food and explains why dogs should never eat chocolate.
- How to Choose a Healthy Pure-Bred Puppy
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about how to choose a healthy, friendly pure-bred puppy as your new family pet.
- Puppy Food -- Types, Feeding Schedule, and Nutrition
From homemade puppy food to store brands, choosing the best food for your puppy’s nutritional needs can be daunting. WebMD examines puppies’ needs and helps you make the best choices for your growing canine.
- Bonding with Your New Kitten
You’ve brought home a new kitten, and you want it to grow into a loving, happy member of your family. Rolan Tripp answers questions on how to make it happen.
- Feeding Your Adult Dog FAQ
WebMD talks with veterinary experts for answers to commonly asked questions about creating a food and nutrition plan for your adult dog.
- Senior Dog Food: Meeting Aging Canines’ Nutritional Needs
As your dog ages, he may gain or lose his appetite, either of which may pose health problems. WebMD helps you care for your senior dog’s nutritional needs in the later stages of life.
- Fat Cats: Questions and Answers for Getting Your Tubby Tabby Back into Shape
More than half of American cats are overweight or obese. Rolan Tripp, DVM, answers our questions on the best way to get our feline friends back in shape.
- Grocery Savvy: Calories Count
If you’re counting calories on your diet, it’s critical to understand how many calories are in each portion. Here are some simple tips.
- Sweets and Treats in a Healthy Diet
Whether your family prefers dessert after dinner or an afternoon treat, sweets can be part of a balanced diet as long as you pay attention to portion sizes and choose healthier treats.
- 8 Ways Your Doctor Can Help You With OTC Drugs
Use OTC pain relievers and other medications safely with this advice from experts.
- Savvy Shopping Tips for OTC Medicines
WebMD offers tips on shopping for over-the-counter medications that will help you make smart, safe choices at the drug store.
- New Puppy FAQ
WebMD veterinary expert answers commonly asked questions about bringing home a new puppy, including puppy-proofing your house, when to take the new pooch to the vet, and what you should feed it.
- How to Deal With a Cat That’s a Picky Eater
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about cats and finicky eating habits.
- Cancer in Cats: Types, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
WebMD veterinary expert answers commonly asked questions about cancer in cats, including how common it is, what the symptoms are, and what the survival rate is.
- The Truth About Spaying or Neutering Your Cat
WebMD veterinary expert answers commonly asked questions about spaying or neutering your cat.
- Depression: Asking Loved Ones for Help
Family and friends can be a big help when dealing with depression. WebMD explains how they can help you and how to ask for their help and support.
- Summer Plans for Children With ADHD
All children get restless at some point during the summer. But children with ADHD have even bigger problems staying engaged – and safe. Here's how one mother copes.
- Dog Grooming FAQ: What to Look for in a Dog Groomer
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about finding the right groomer for your dog.
- Cat Nutrition for a Healthy Coat
WebMD discusses the factors that contribute to a healthy coat for your cat, including nutrition, age, weight, and bathing.
- Jimmy Fallon Has a New Show and a New Health Regimen
Late Night TV host Jimmy Fallon tells us about his healthier new self, conquering stage fright, and life as the new king of comedy.
- Kristen Bell Talks About Acting, Health Advice, and the Children of Uganda
Kristen Bell, narrator of Gossip Girl and star of Forgetting Sarah Marshall can't forget the little ones orphaned in this war-torn African country.
- Summer Skin Survival Guide
Sun and heat may feel good on your skin, but they can damage it in serious ways. Here's how to keep your skin healthy, happy, and glowing all summer long.
- Swine Flu: 10 Things Not to Do
Read about 10 things not to do to avoid swine flu -- including swine flu parties and counting on face masks for swine flu prevention.
- Microchipping Your Dog or Cat
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about microchipping your dog or cat.
- Spaying or Neutering Your Dog FAQ
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about spaying or neutering your dog.
- The Best Dog Breed for Families and Children
WebMD helps you identify the best dog breed for your family by answering commonly asked questions about dog breeds.
- Dog Joint Health: Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Other Joint Problems
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about joint problems in dogs, including what causes osteoarthritis, what breeds are more susceptible to joint problems, and whether or not surgery is necessary.
- 3 Real Women With 3 Real Sleep Problems
WebMD's sleep expert helps three real women solve their very real sleep problems.
- Amazing Facts About Heart Health and Heart Disease
Do you know much your heart weighs? How often your heart beats? Read on to learn little-known – but truly amazing – facts about the human heart.
- Summer Corn -- More Than Delicious
Corn is an ancient vegetable that is packed full of nutrients, especially when you use it in our fabulous corn slaw recipe!
- Acetaminophen Safety: FAQ
Questions and and answers about acetaminophen, liver risks, and what the FDA is doing about it.
- Make Yourself Beautiful on a Budget
Looking for a cheap way to get that summer glow? Try a homemade facial scrub or mask with recipes provided by WebMD.
- Asthma and Cities: Which Cities Rank Best?
You may already know the worst cities for asthma. But what about the best cities for asthma sufferers? Here's what to look for if you're living with asthma.
- Dog Ticks and Fleas Q&A
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about fleas and ticks on your dog.
- When Your Dog Is a Picky Eater
WebMD explores the most likely reasons your canine prefers human food to kibble. Find out if there’s something you’re doing that’s making your dog a picky eater.
- Expert Q&A: Eating With Food Allergies
WebMD's expert discusses living with food allergies and food intolerances, and how to avoid allergenic foods at home and in restaurants. Learn the facts about both child and adult food allergies.
- Could Your Migraines Signal Uncontrolled Asthma?
Both asthma and migraines tend to run in families, but are the two conditions linked? Some asthma specialists say, yes.
- Raw Dog Food: Dietary Concerns, Benefits, and Risks
Experts talk with WebMD about raw food diets for dogs, including the benefits and potential risks.
- Choosing Doggie Daycares and Kennels: Prices, Safety, and Services
Considering doggie daycare or kennels? WebMD gets you started with information on cost, safety tips, what to look for, and services you might expect at doggie classes.
- Feeding Your Senior Cat
Some aging cats lose their appetite or become obese. Experts tell WebMD how to feed your senior cat and what nutritional supplements he might need.
- Cat Treats and Snacks: What’s Healthy?
If you’re looking for a healthy cat treat, look no further. WebMD provides 10 tips for buying or making nutritious cat treats.
- Caring for a Dog with Food Allergies
WebMD illustrates the signs, symptoms, and triggers for food allergies in dogs to help you treat and care for your canine companion.
- Help Your Dog With Separation Anxiety and Other Common Fears
If your dog shows separation anxiety, fear of storms, or aggression, there are solutions that may help. But to treat the problem, you must first understand the causes of dog anxiety. WebMD explores the topic with expert Victoria Stilwell.
- Should You Make Homemade Dog Food?
Want to make homemade dog food? Do it right with these tips from pet nutrition experts.
- Feeding Your Senior Cat
WebMD veterinarian experts answer common questions cat owners have about their aging felines.
- Summer Safety: Protecting Your Family from Environmental Health Risks
WebMD provides information about common toxins in swimming pools and at the beach and how you can avoid them.