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Human Animal Interaction

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

golden retriever puppies on a field of grass and flowers
Nutrition

Dog food and nutrition for all ages

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Overweight dogs may live shorter lives

Therapy dogs can help image
Human Animal Interaction

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

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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

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

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

Yorkshire puppy running
Nutrition

Perfect portions for pocket-sized pups

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

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair
Human Animal Interaction

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

Horse owner with vet in stable
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

Horse nutrition tips for veterinarians

kittens in field
Nutrition, Microbiome

How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens

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 

Woman offering dog food
Nutrition

Dogs in subtropical countries may need a lower energy intake

senior couple hiking
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs could help seniors be more active

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

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

Horse eating from bowl
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour

The right diet can help horses manage gastric ulcer syndrome

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

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

Horse in field
Nutrition

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

puppies running through field
Nutrition

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

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

neighbors talk in the park
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs can help owners make new social connections

Man petting dog in park
Human Animal Interaction

Human-animal interaction: the hormonal connection

Dog eating
Nutrition

Adult dogs can tolerate higher calcium diets better than puppies

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

Horses eating hay
Nutrition

Are you feeding your horse enough hay?

Gog in the office
Human Animal Interaction

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

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

person feeding cat
Nutrition

How cats can achieve a consistent intake of macronutrients

Cat eating from bowl
Nutrition

Cat foods need the perfect combination of great flavour and nutrition

vet with dog
Mars Petcare, Nutrition

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

horses eating hay outdoors
Nutrition, Microbiome

Understanding horses' gut microbiome

woman and dog silhouette
Human Animal Interaction

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

Horse wearing grazing muzzle
Welfare and Behaviour, Nutrition

Grass length can affect muzzled grazing behaviour in ponies

Dog sitting on scales
Nutrition

Weight loss significantly improves overweight dogs' quality of life

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

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

black and white dog playing outdoors
Nutrition

Dogs prefer high-fat diets

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

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

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

couple walking dog down street
Human Animal Interaction

Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion

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

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

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

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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