Some WALTHAM firsts

1963 – First scientific paper published by Waltham^®, on the iodine requirements of budgerigars

1975 – Determined the amino acid requirements of adult dogs

1982 – Defined healthy Taurine levels in cats

1995 – Developed the first diet to help control the formation of both struvite and calcium oxalate bladder stones in cats

1997 – First proof that the natural carotenoid, lutein, in the diet enhances colour in the common goldfish

1998 – Developed the first real-time, non-invasive measure of odiferous flatulence in dogs and the first nutritional supplement to reduce it

1999 – Developed the only dog food supported by research data that uses green lipped mussel to maintain joint health

2000 – First demonstration of the effects of dietary antioxidants on puppy and kitten immune response

2002 – Winergy^® Ventil-ate™ launched, the first scientifically proven respiratory support formula for horses

2005 – WALTHAM^® have the first Lactobacillus probiotic approved for use in cats and dogs.