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

Cats’ noses appear to function like powerful aroma analysis equipment

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Biomarkers, Genetics

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

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

Joining forces with biotech companies to advance preventive pet health care

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

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

Unlocking the pet genome

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

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

New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

itchy-dog
Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome

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

veterinarian talking to labrador owner about pet obesity
Welfare and Behaviour

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

russel terrier with perfect white teeth
Oral Health

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

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

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

The power of faecal analysis
Microbiome, Nutrition

The power of fecal analysis

green eyed long haired cat
Biomarkers, Welfare and Behaviour

Genetic test shines new light into cats' health

child holding cat in field
Human Animal Interaction

How important is children's relationship with their pets?

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

golden retriever wearing GPS tracker
Mars Petcare

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

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

Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque

dog therapy in a hospital setting
Human Animal Interaction

New funding to advance research into health impact of therapy dogs

ornamental fish
Welfare and Behaviour

Differently sourced colourants may affect ornamental fish activity

cute kitten lying on radiator
Nutrition

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

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

grandmother with granddaughter and dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair
Human Animal Interaction

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

kittens in field
Nutrition, Microbiome

How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Can chemical clues speed up diagnostics for ill cats?

vet checking cat's mouth
Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

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

border collie and owner
Human Animal Interaction

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

fish in tank
Welfare and Behaviour

Improving fish welfare

cat stalking in long grass
Nutrition

Cats prefer food similar to their natural prey

child reading to dog
Human Animal Interaction

How pets could aid learning in the classroom

vet with dog
Mars Petcare, Nutrition

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

woman and dog silhouette
Human Animal Interaction

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

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Cat foods need the perfect combination of great flavour and nutrition

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

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

person feeding cat
Nutrition

How cats can achieve a consistent intake of macronutrients

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

senior lady holding jack russell in her lap
Human Animal Interaction

Creative solutions could help seniors benefit from pet ownership

ornamental blue and yellow fish
Nutrition

Invertebrates could provide a sustainable protein source for fish food

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

cat playing in the grass
Nutrition

Cats benefit from increased dietary moisture

cats grooming each other
Nutrition

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

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

Golden Retriever teeth
Microbiome, Oral Health

Shining a light on pet dental health

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

cat licking nose
Nutrition

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

corgi in field
Mars Petcare, Genetics

Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories

Cats on a shelf unit
Welfare and Behaviour

Shelf life: our carefully designed cat units

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

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

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