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Child and her dog
Human Animal Interaction

The stress-buffering effects of child-dog interactions

green eyed long haired cat
Welfare and Behaviour

New study looks at tolerability of CBD for cats

vet checking teeth
Oral Health

Study highlights the importance of regular oral examinations for extra-small dogs

Lady walking her dog
Welfare and Behaviour

Minimising stress – maximising reward:new study points way forward for reactive dog ownership

Dog and car
Welfare and Behaviour

Study finds a daily dose of CBD can reduce stress in dogs over a six-month time period

Man and his dog
Human Animal Interaction

New published research shows pet ownership is good for our cognitive health as we age

ginger cat with long white whiskers looking happy and curious
Welfare and Behaviour

Cats’ noses appear to function like powerful aroma analysis equipment

CBD helps reduce stress anxiety in dogs
Welfare and Behaviour

New study shows cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at reducing stress in dogs

cat_dog
Biomarkers, Genetics

How an open-access database of dog and cat genomes can help advance individualised pet health

cocker spaniel dog lying on the grass
Welfare and Behaviour

Long-term daily dose of cannabidiol is well tolerated by healthy dogs

tabby cat and brown cat looking out the window
Biomarkers, Genetics, Microbiome

Joining forces with biotech companies to advance preventive pet health care

small terrier dog getting checked at veterinary clinic
Biomarkers

How data science is helping us predict dogs’ chronic kidney disease risk

A woman and a dog on the grass doing a playful pose
Welfare and Behaviour

How data can help us measure dogs’ health and wellbeing

Dog owner and veterinarian chatting in the reception area of a veterinary clinic
Biomarkers, Genetics

A biobank for the future of pet health care

woman smiling at a collie dog
Human Animal Interaction

4 ways pets can help our mental health, according to science

Golden retriever dog walking on leash
Welfare and Behaviour

Pets and the monkeypox virus: what pet owners need to know

Sad dog having separation anxiety and looking out the window
Welfare and Behaviour

7 ways to prevent and manage your pet’s separation anxiety

golden retriever puppies on a field of grass and flowers
Nutrition

Dog food and nutrition for all ages

Young couple sitting on the sofa with their white poodle and brown cat
Genetics, Biomarkers

Unlocking the pet genome

happy puppy playing in the grass
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

6 things you need to know about puppy care

2021 pet care science stories
Biomarkers, Nutrition, Genetics

Our 2021 pet care science stories

orange tabby cat licking paw
Nutrition

Could science hold the answer to senior cats' picky palate?

British cat and labrador retriever sitting at the dining table
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

How data is helping us tackle pet obesity

senior man petting a black and white cat in his lap
Human Animal Interaction

Unravelling the science behind the human-animal bond

dachshund puppy yawning showing healthy teeth
Oral Health

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

woman holding and caressing happy black puppy during covid19 pandemic lockdown
Human Animal Interaction

New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

happy golden retriever portrait
Biomarkers, Microbiome, Oral Health, Human Animal Interaction, Welfare and Behaviour

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

Journal examining food-associated canine megaoesophagus
Nutrition

Journal article published examining food-associated canine megaoesophagus

machine learning personalised veterinary care
Welfare and Behaviour

How machine learning can track dog behaviour associated with illness

Dogs on Call therapy dog at VCU Medical Center
Human Animal Interaction

How pets can benefit our mental health

Cat eating
Nutrition

Importance of phosphorous levels in cats' diets

itchy-dog
Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome

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

happy healthy puppy running down the sidewalk
Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome, Genetics, Biomarkers

5 ways science is giving puppies a healthy start in life

veterinarian talking to labrador owner about pet obesity
Welfare and Behaviour

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

three dogs different breeds outdoors
Genetics

How genetics can help us understand and love our pets better


russel terrier with perfect white teeth
Oral Health

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

German shorthaired pointer playing on a beach

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

lockdown pets
Human Animal Interaction

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

female veterinarian speaking to a dog owner at the vet clinic
Biomarkers

4 ways innovation is changing veterinary care as we know it

cat and dog sleeping next to each other
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

3 ways to keep your pet at a healthy weight

adopted corgi relaxing in owner's lap
Human Animal Interaction

The benefits of adopting a rescue pet

puppy at a healthy weight playing with owner.png
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

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

woman supervising little girl as she interacts with a dog in a classroom
Human Animal Interaction

First-of-its-kind risk assessment tool ensures the highest standards for animal-assisted interventions in schools

Mutt Dog
Mars Petcare, Genetics

5 things data can tell us about mutts

black Labrador out for a walk
Human Animal Interaction

Why walking shelter dogs could benefit military veterans struggling with PTSD

Addressing the loneliness Image
Human Animal Interaction

Addressing the loneliness crisis through the power of pets

Boy carresing horse
Human Animal Interaction

Study to examine why therapeutic horseback riding has positive and long-lasting effects on children with autism spectrum disorder

veterinarian consulting notes at the clinic
Biomarkers, Genetics, Mars Petcare

VMX2020: How technology can drive preventive pet care

Waltham Petcare Science Institute logo
Mars Petcare

Celebrating our breadth of pet research through unveiling our new name: Waltham Petcare Science Institute

pampered cat renal diagnostic
Biomarkers, Mars Petcare, Welfare and Behaviour

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

Pets agaisnt lonliness
Human Animal Interaction

Pets against loneliness

cat dog sniffing noses
Microbiome, Nutrition

What is the microbiome and why does it matter for pets?

Beagle walking in the park
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome

Why monitor your dog's feces?

The power of faecal analysis
Microbiome, Nutrition

The power of fecal analysis

Scientist reveal new theory on horse
Welfare and Behaviour

Scientists reveal new theory on horse hoof pathologies

Therapy dogs can help image
Human Animal Interaction

Therapy dogs can help boost college students' attention, memory and help them tackle stress

aussie_shepherd_treat
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Overweight dogs may live shorter lives

Largest ever dog DNA study infographic
Biomarkers

Genetic testing for dogs can help identify diseases and enable preventive care

mars-petcare
Mars Petcare, Biomarkers, Welfare and Behaviour

Over 200K dogs take part in one of the largest tech-enabled pet health studies

green eyed long haired cat
Biomarkers, Welfare and Behaviour

Genetic test shines new light into cats' health

social capital
Human Animal Interaction

Pet ownership can help us build social connections and a sense of community

woman feeding dalmatian dog
Mars Petcare, Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis

chocolate labrador
Mars Petcare, Genetics, Biomarkers

Mars Petcare acquires dog DNA diagnostics company Optigen

child holding cat in field
Human Animal Interaction

How important is children's relationship with their pets?

Husky dog at the vet
Microbiome, Oral Health

Researchers explain why dogs are more prone to gum disease than dental caries

golden retriever wearing GPS tracker
Mars Petcare

Two new Mars Petcare initiatives to support startup innovation in pet care

Puppy with food bowl
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Data experts define dog growth charts to help tackle pet obesity

boy and dog looking out the window
Human Animal Interaction

Creature comforts: pet dogs provide stress relief for children

A picture of a dog's teeth with the plaque visible
Microbiome, Oral Health

Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque

cute kitten lying on radiator
Nutrition

Neutered female kittens require portion control to stay at a healthy weight

overweight pony

Australian study finds one third of Pony Club ponies obese

dog therapy in a hospital setting
Human Animal Interaction

New funding to advance research into health impact of therapy dogs

veteran holiding cute puppy
Human Animal Interaction

Study to examine possible benefits of dogs to veterans

Yorkshire puppy running
Nutrition

Perfect portions for pocket-sized pups

ornamental fish
Welfare and Behaviour

Differently sourced colourants may affect ornamental fish activity

elderly Asian lady holding a pup in her lap sitting on a bench in a park
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can support healthy ageing: a guide to successful pet ownership

miniature schnauzer
Microbiome, Oral Health, Welfare and Behaviour

Good dental care for small dogs is critical to preventing disease

vet checking cat's mouth
Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

horse eating from bucket
Microbiome

New insights into bacterial supplements for horses

kittens in field
Nutrition, Microbiome

How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens

senior couple hiking
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs could help seniors be more active

grandmother with granddaughter and dog
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can impact our physical, emotional well-being, social relationships and community connectedness 

Horse hooves
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors

Horse owner with vet in stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Horse nutrition tips for veterinarians

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Commercial dry pet food can significantly benefit the oral health of cats and dogs

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Can chemical clues speed up diagnostics for ill cats?

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair
Human Animal Interaction

Researchers call for more studies looking at role of pets in healthy aging

Woman offering dog food
Nutrition

Dogs in subtropical countries may need a lower energy intake

Horse in Stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Calculating horses' energy requirements

Gog in the office
Human Animal Interaction

Workplaces that don’t allow dogs could be barking up the wrong tree

Man petting dog in park
Human Animal Interaction

Human-animal interaction: the hormonal connection

person feeding cat
Nutrition

How cats can achieve a consistent intake of macronutrients

child playing with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Coping with childhood stress: could a dog be the answer?

Horse in field
Nutrition

A starch-rich horse diet impacts hormone levels used to diagnose equine disease

Horse wearing grazing muzzle
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

Grass length can affect muzzled grazing behaviour in ponies

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Cat foods need the perfect combination of great flavour and nutrition

Horses eating hay
Nutrition

Are you feeding your horse enough hay?

child reading to dog
Human Animal Interaction

How pets could aid learning in the classroom

puppies running through field
Nutrition

Researchers set safe maximum levels of vitamin A in puppies' diet

Horse eating from bowl
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

The right diet can help horses manage gastric ulcer syndrome

border collie and owner
Human Animal Interaction

How neurobiology and genetics can help researchers understand human-animal interaction

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can be good for you – but the evidence shows it’s not quite that simple

woman and dog silhouette
Human Animal Interaction

Is the pressure to be a ‘responsible’ pet owner increasing?

vet with dog
Mars Petcare, Nutrition

WikiVet and Mars Petcare release new materials for cat and dog nutrition and health

elderly dog in field
Biomarkers

Research shows similarities between dogs and humans as they age

cat stalking in long grass
Nutrition

Cats prefer food similar to their natural prey

Dog eating
Nutrition

Adult dogs can tolerate higher calcium diets better than puppies

fish in tank
Welfare and Behaviour

Improving fish welfare

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

neighbors talk in the park
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs can help owners make new social connections

horses eating hay outdoors
Nutrition, Microbiome

Understanding horses' gut microbiome

Dog sitting on scales
Nutrition

Weight loss significantly improves overweight dogs' quality of life

black and white dog playing outdoors
Nutrition

Dogs prefer high-fat diets

dog standing still for an mri
Nutrition, Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Smart dog training and hi-tech imaging giving new insights into dogs' digestion

ornamental blue and yellow fish
Nutrition

Invertebrates could provide a sustainable protein source for fish food

senior lady holding jack russell in her lap
Human Animal Interaction

Creative solutions could help seniors benefit from pet ownership

blonde kid walking a Beagle
Human Animal Interaction

Children may need to be more active with their dogs to see a positive impact on weight

family walking a dog in the forest
Human Animal Interaction

Pets estimated to save UK National Health Service up to £2.45 billion a year

girl doing math with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Could pets make good study buddies?

boy with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Pets prove to be a child's best friend

obese cat at vet clinic
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

The danger of pet obesity

cats grooming each other
Nutrition

Diets high in fat don't impact healthy cats' cholesterol

cat playing in the grass
Nutrition

Cats benefit from increased dietary moisture

Mars associate in pet food factory operating a machine
Nutrition

New technology allows continuous sampling of food in a can during sterilisation

senior african american man petting a labrador
Human Animal Interaction

Waltham-funded study to examine the impact of pet ownership on healthy human aging

couple walking dog down street
Human Animal Interaction

Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion

corgi in field
Mars Petcare, Genetics

Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories

cat licking nose
Nutrition

A new way to test new umami flavours that might appeal to cats

Golden Retriever teeth
Microbiome, Oral Health

Shining a light on pet dental health

Daisy Liu
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Do the microbes in a dog’s gut change with their waist line?

Senior lady being visited by therapy dog in hospital
Human Animal Interaction

Animal therapy: can the human-animal bond treat mind and body?

Cats on a shelf unit
Welfare and Behaviour

Shelf life: our carefully designed cat units

4 mixed breeds of dog sitting in a field
Biomarkers

Dog breeds look different on the outside, but what about the inside?

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Violence against pets and domestic abuse: how are they linked?

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