First-of-its-kind risk assessment tool ensures the highest standards for animal-assisted interventions in schools
In any animal-assisted therapy setting, the safety and welfare of all involved are paramount – from the students and other participants to the staff and the animals.To ensure these interventions ...
5 ways we’re advancing science to help dogs live happy, healthy lives
The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...
How growth charts can help puppies stay on track for a healthy life
New research highlights the potential that the WALTHAM™ Puppy Growth Charts have to help owners and veterinarians monitor puppies’ healthy development. Waltham researchers initially developed the...
3 ways to keep your pet at a healthy weight
Even though we’re well into November, the lessons of October’s Pet Obesity Awareness Month are relevant year-round. But as pets and people are spending more time indoors due to the colder weather and ...
4 ways innovation is changing veterinary care as we know it
Digital technology has been transforming the veterinary profession over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated this transformation over the past year. But how many changes ...
Keeping your pets’ teeth healthy: a step-by-step guide
Keeping our pets’ teeth healthy is key to our furry friends’ health and wellbeing. Making sure that pets get used to good oral hygiene from an early age - ideally, as soon as they get their adult...
How genetics can help us understand and love our pets better
Love is always on our minds when February comes around and Love Your Pet Day is no exception. A key part of loving our pets is making sure they’re well-taken care of in all aspects of their life....
Talking about the weighty issue of pet obesity: 5 tips for veterinarians
Discussing weight loss can be one of the most difficult conversations veterinarians have with owners of overweight cats and dogs. But with pet obesity on the rise throughout the pandemic, it has becom...
