How data is helping us tackle pet obesity
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...
6 things you need to know about puppy care
Puppyhood is a critical time for our four-legged companions. How a puppy is fed and cared for at this early stage plays a crucial role in their overall health and wellbeing as they mature into adultho...
Unlocking the pet genome
At Mars Petcare, we are advancing science to help pets stay healthy for as long as possible. Individualised pet health care is key to achieving this, and understanding the genetic building blocks of b...
7 ways to prevent and manage your pet’s separation anxiety
As many pet owners return their workplace, pets may be at risk of developing separation anxiety, if they have not been taught how to cope on their own. Many owners worry about their pets’ s...
A biobank for the future of pet health care
At the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, our ambition is to advance science so pets can live healthier, not just longer lives. Over the past years, we’ve been helping veterinary teams move from simpl...
How data can help us measure dogs’ health and wellbeing
Researchers and veterinary teams at Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital® have developed and validated an assessment that evaluates dogs’ quality of life. Based on a 32-ite...
Long-term daily dose of cannabidiol is well tolerated by healthy dogs
A new study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, has produced evidence supporting the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) for longer-term use in healthy dogs. This project adds to a growing body of ...
Joining forces with biotech companies to advance preventive pet health care
We are partnering with biotech companies Diversigen, Inc. and Synomics to harness the power of AI and big data and investigate new ways to prevent and predict conditions affecting pets’ health. The re...
