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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

cat_dog
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

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

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

How data is helping us tackle pet obesity

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

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

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

VMX2020: How technology can drive preventive pet care

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

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

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

green eyed long haired cat
Biomarkers, Welfare and Behaviour

Genetic test shines new light into cats' health

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

Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis

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

Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque

Horse in Stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Calculating horses' energy requirements

Horse owner with vet in stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Horse nutrition tips for veterinarians

Horse hooves
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors

kittens in field
Nutrition, Microbiome

How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens

horse eating from bucket
Microbiome

New insights into bacterial supplements for horses

vet checking cat's mouth
Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

horses eating hay outdoors
Nutrition, Microbiome

Understanding horses' gut microbiome

Horse eating from bowl
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

The right diet can help horses manage gastric ulcer syndrome

Horse wearing grazing muzzle
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

Grass length can affect muzzled grazing behaviour in ponies

obese cat at vet clinic
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

The danger of pet obesity

Golden Retriever teeth
Microbiome, Oral Health

Shining a light on pet dental health

Cats on a shelf unit
Welfare and Behaviour

Shelf life: our carefully designed cat units

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