Waltham Petcare Science Institute | A Better World for Pets

The Waltham Petcare Science Institute is Mars Petcare's pet research centre. Our work focuses on the nutritional and behavioural needs of pets, as well as on preventive health. We use this knowledge to support development of innovative products and services, advancing science to deliver our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™.

Unravelling the science behind the human-animal bond

Small dog breeds at highest risk for dental disease, largest study confirms

New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

How machine learning can track dog behaviour associated with illness

How pets can benefit our mental health

Itchy pets: how to spot, prevent and treat pets’ skin allergies

5 ways science is giving puppies a healthy start in life

Talking about the weighty issue of pet obesity: 5 tips for veterinarians

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Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

How data is helping us tackle pet obesity

Human Animal Interaction

Unravelling the science behind the human-animal bond

Oral Health

Small dog breeds at highest risk for dental disease, largest study confirms

Human Animal Interaction

New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

Biomarkers, Microbiome, Oral Health, Human Animal Interaction, Welfare and Behaviour

5 ways we’re advancing science to help dogs live happy, healthy lives

Nutrition

Journal article published examining food-associated canine megaoesophagus