But what about what we can’t see? Genetic tests are now common and allow owners to satisfy their curiosity by finding out which breeds are genetically embedded in any mixed breed dog. And we know that...
Mars Petcare has acquired Opitgen, LLC, a DNA diagnostics company specializing in inherited eye disorders in dogs. Included in the acquisition are exclusive licenses to a portfolio of genetic disease ...
From this day to the next, one thing is guaranteed, we are getting older. We are all familiar with the characteristic signs; greying hair, wrinkled skin plus a few more aches and pains. You may also...
The study, conducted by the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in BMC Vet Research, examined the progression of periodontal disease in miniature schnauzers and found that without effective...
Researchers at the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition together with expert veterinary dentists and the Harvard affiliated Forsyth Institute have, for the first time, demonstrated the bacterial species a...
Results demonstrating critical differences between dog and human plaque and explaining why dogs are more prone to gum disease than tooth decay were presented to the British Veterinary Dental Associati...
To maximise the performance of sports horses, it is important that their energy demands are met. To do this, their diets are commonly supplemented with cereal grains that provide an important source o...
A number of studies have shown that variations in the human gut microbiome are associated with different diet compositions as well as a number of medical conditions. This suggests that dietary changes...