New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 07:58

A new study in the open-access journal Animals examines the links between pet ownership, loneliness, and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also provides evidence that many people perce...

A day in the life of… A Sensory Scientist

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 14:29

7am    Time to get the day started I’ve not long returned to work after taking equal parental leave following the arrival of my first child. My daily work routine is very different now to the one I...

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

Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:13

In a new study published in The Veterinary Journal, researchers from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, explored the association between periodontal disease onset and dog breed size, confirming  ...

Unravelling the science behind the human-animal bond

Tue, 10/05/2021 - 22:49

Decades of research have shown us that the special bond we share with animals is as nuanced as it is rewarding. At a time when the global pandemic continues to keep us physically apart from loved ones...

Our approach to pet health science and data

Sat, 05/30/2020 - 10:12

At Waltham, we believe that with data, knowledge, and insights, we can find new ways to improve the health and wellbeing of pets around the world.   As Mars Petcare’s science centre, we are uniquely ...

How data is helping us tackle pet obesity

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 11:43

Pet obesity data can paint a concerning picture, as the figures show that the number of overweight pets is still on the rise. But data can also help researchers and veterinarians find new ways to figh...

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Tue, 10/19/2021 - 13:02

Could science hold the answer to senior cats' picky palate?

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 13:55

Insights from a new Waltham study may make mealtime easier for owners of older or fussy cats. And the answer could be as simple as warming their food.  The research team wanted to find out if the tem...