Nutrition
Beyond the Bowl: Pioneering the Sensory Science Behind Pet Nutrition
True nourishment starts with enjoyment: a diet can only deliver health benefits if a pet consistently eats it. Understanding what drives food acceptance is, therefore, an important area of pet nutrition research.
Welfare and Behaviour
Breakthrough in Feline Welfare: Landmark Study Validates New Assessment Tool's Accuracy
Welfare and Behaviour
Feeding cats in their golden years: insights from our latest study
The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™: set to shape the future of pet health
New scientific insights from the landmark MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™ study have been revealed in a new publication by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute.
New scientific insights from the landmark MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™ study have been revealed in a new publication by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, in collaboration with Mars Veterinary Health’s VCA, Banfield, and BluePearl hospital networks. The paper analyzed demographic and health data of the first 2,000 dogs enrolled.
Oral Health
A first for companion animals: New AI-assisted model provides early warning of canine oral health risks.
Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent, chronic but underdiagnosed diseases in dogs.
Human Animal Interaction
Better together: how caring for pets helps us care for ourselves
A new study from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute has found that pets not only help their owners make space for rest and relaxation – the routines created together can also enhance the emotional benefits for both pets and people.
At a time where levels of stress and anxiety continue to rise around the world.1-3 this research, supported by Mars x Calm, delves into the unique wellness benefits that can come from caring for a companion animal.
Welfare and Behaviour
Waltham Petcare Science Institute Achieves Top Sustainability Status: Leading the Way in Green Science
A New Benchmark for Sustainable Research
Waltham Petcare Science Institute has reached a remarkable milestone in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Green status from My Green Lab®—the highest accreditation awarded by the globally recognized non-profit dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of laboratories. This achievement not only sets a new standard for scientific research at Waltham but also serves as an inspiring example for laboratories worldwide.
Welfare and Behaviour
Breathing new life into research on scent in dogs
A new study shows scent hounds lack a superior genetic basis for olfactory function and confirms the association between olfactory gene degeneration and specific breeds.
Microbiome
Ground breaking new study reveals the true complexity of the canine microbiome
For humans and animals alike, a healthy gut microbiome is central to countless physiological processes in the body.1 Defined as the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, including bacteria and archaea, the gut microbiome is essential for metabolism, immunity and defense against pathogens.