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Oral Health

New research could help prevent canine periodontal disease in the future

A veterinarian in blue scrubs gently examines a small dog being held by another smiling veterinary staff member in green scrubs. They are in a clinical setting with medical equipment visible in the background, and both appear relaxed and caring toward the animal.

Oral Health

A first for companion animals: New AI-assisted model provides early warning of canine oral health risks.

A young man is spending time with his golden retriever at home. The happy dog is sat getting a good scratch from the owner

Human Animal Interaction

Better together: how caring for pets helps us care for ourselves

Vanessa Ashall next to a dog

Human Animal Interaction

Engaging the public health community: Exploring relationships between pets and people at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 meeting

Jack Russell Terrier lying on bed

Human Animal Interaction

Being Well Together: Rethinking the human-animal bond

Dog and lady sat together on a sofa

Human Animal Interaction

Therapy dogs bring moments of calm to older adult inpatients 

Labrador retriever with his owner in a park

Human Animal Interaction

A step forward in tackling canine periodontal disease – it all starts at home

Reflections From the First Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) Program Symposium

Human Animal Interaction

Reflections From the First Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) Program Symposium: ISAZ 2025 Conference

Human Animal Interaction

Mars’ Waltham Petcare Science Institute to host symposium on pets and human mental health and wellbeing at ISAZ 2025 conference

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Oral Health

Open Wide! Unique insights from the mouths of Yorkshire terriers

Human Animal Interaction

Measuring the impact of pets on human wellbeing: a shift in approach to improve understanding of human-animal relationships

Human Animal Interaction

People and pets – The importance of studying the human-pet relationship

Pets and People

Human Animal Interaction

Mars landmark global pets and wellbeing study program launched

Loneliness Study

Human Animal Interaction

Canine companionship and the loneliness epidemic

Pet Attachment Study

Human Animal Interaction

Better in mind and body

Human Animal Interaction

Dr Vanessa Ashall in Conversation with … Prof Carri Westgarth

Human Animal Interaction

Children, dogs and oxytocin: a breakthrough in HAI research

Oral microbiome

Oral Health

A new way to detect canine periodontal disease?

Child and her dog

Human Animal Interaction

The stress-buffering effects of child-dog interactions

vet checking teeth

Oral Health

Study highlights the importance of regular oral examinations for extra-small dogs

Man and his dog

Human Animal Interaction

New published research shows pet ownership is good for our cognitive health as we age

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

dachshund puppy yawning showing healthy teeth

Oral Health

Small dog breeds at highest risk for dental disease, largest study confirms

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

Dogs on Call therapy dog at VCU Medical Center

Human Animal Interaction

How pets can benefit our mental health

russel terrier with perfect white teeth

Oral Health

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

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

black Labrador out for a walk

Human Animal Interaction

Why walking shelter dogs could benefit military veterans struggling with PTSD

Addressing the loneliness Image

Human Animal Interaction

Addressing the loneliness crisis through the power of pets

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

Pets agaisnt lonliness

Human Animal Interaction

Pets against loneliness

Therapy dogs can help image

Human Animal Interaction

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

Human Animal Interaction

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

child holding cat in field

Human Animal Interaction

How important is children's relationship with their pets?

Husky dog at the vet

Microbiome, Oral Health

Researchers explain why dogs are more prone to gum disease than dental caries

boy and dog looking out the window

Human Animal Interaction

Creature comforts: pet dogs provide stress relief for children

A picture of a dog's teeth with the plaque visible

Microbiome, Oral Health

Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque

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

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair

Human Animal Interaction

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

miniature schnauzer

Microbiome, Oral Health, Welfare and Behaviour

Good dental care for small dogs is critical to preventing disease

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

vet checking cat's mouth

Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

woman and dog silhouette

Human Animal Interaction

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

child playing with dog

Human Animal Interaction

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

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

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

Gog in the office

Human Animal Interaction

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

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

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

girl doing math with dog

Human Animal Interaction

Could pets make good study buddies?

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

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

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?

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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