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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

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

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

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

How data is helping us tackle pet obesity

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

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

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


lockdown pets
Human Animal Interaction

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

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

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

Pets agaisnt lonliness
Human Animal Interaction

Pets against loneliness

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

Why monitor your dog's feces?

aussie_shepherd_treat
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Overweight dogs may live shorter lives

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

mars-petcare
Mars Petcare, Biomarkers, Welfare and Behaviour

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

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?

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

Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis

social capital
Human Animal Interaction

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

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

veteran holiding cute puppy
Human Animal Interaction

Study to examine possible benefits of dogs to veterans

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

Horse in Stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Calculating horses' energy requirements

grandmother with granddaughter and dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

senior couple hiking
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs could help seniors be more active

Horse owner with vet in stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Horse nutrition tips for veterinarians

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair
Human Animal Interaction

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

Horse hooves
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors

miniature schnauzer
Microbiome, Oral Health, Welfare and Behaviour

Good dental care for small dogs is critical to preventing disease

child playing with dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

border collie and owner
Human Animal Interaction

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

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

Horse wearing grazing muzzle
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

Grass length can affect muzzled grazing behaviour in ponies

Man petting dog in park
Human Animal Interaction

Human-animal interaction: the hormonal connection

Gog in the office
Human Animal Interaction

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

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?

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

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

neighbors talk in the park
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs can help owners make new social connections

Horse eating from bowl
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

The right diet can help horses manage gastric ulcer syndrome

girl doing math with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Could pets make good study buddies?

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

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

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

obese cat at vet clinic
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

The danger of pet obesity

senior african american man petting a labrador
Human Animal Interaction

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

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

Daisy Liu
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

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

corgi in field
Mars Petcare, Genetics

Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories

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

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

couple walking dog down street
Human Animal Interaction

Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion

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