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™.

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

5 ways to help your pet through lockdown and reverse the trend of pet abandonment

Keeping families and pets safe during the COVID-19 outbreak: what we need to know

4 ways innovation is changing veterinary care as we know it

How growth charts can help puppies stay on track for a healthy life

Why walking shelter dogs could benefit military veterans struggling with PTSD

Addressing the loneliness crisis through the power of pets

AI-driven diagnostic can predict chronic kidney disease in cats two years early

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Genetics

How genetics can help us understand and love our pets better

Oral Health

Keeping your pets’ teeth healthy: a step-by-step guide

4 ways to understand and monitor your pet’s normal weight

Human Animal Interaction

5 ways to help your pet through lockdown and reverse the trend of pet abandonment

Biomarkers

4 ways innovation is changing veterinary care as we know it

Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

3 ways to keep your pet at a healthy weight