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woman smiling at a collie dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

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

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

adopted corgi relaxing in owner's lap
Human Animal Interaction

The benefits of adopting a rescue pet

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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

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

Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis

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

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

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

vet checking cat's mouth
Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

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

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

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

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

border collie and owner
Human Animal Interaction

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

child reading to dog
Human Animal Interaction

How pets could aid learning in the classroom

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

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

boy with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Pets prove to be a child's best friend

senior african american man petting a labrador
Human Animal Interaction

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

corgi in field
Mars Petcare, Genetics

Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

Golden Retriever teeth
Microbiome, Oral Health

Shining a light on pet dental health

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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