Pet nutrition and healthy weight
The right nutrition for every cat and dog
Our Institute’s scientists have been at the forefront of pet nutrition research for over 50 years. Through their collaborations, they have been focusing on finding the optimal balance between nutrients so that both cats and dogs can thrive at all moments in their lives.
Throughout the past decades, our teams have identified:
The safe levels of methionine in dogs’ food – an important amino acid
The safe levels of phosphorus in cats' diets, and the importance of its source
The right upper levels of vitamin A in puppies’ diets and calcium levels in dogs’ diets
The calorie requirements for small dog breeds
This research helps in the development and continuous improvement of Mars Petcare’s products and services, including leading pet nutrition brands, such as ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®.
As we move into the era of preventive and predictive pet health, our ambition is to advance our understanding of the pet microbiome so we can tailor nutrition solutions to the needs of every cat and dog and prevent possible diseases.
