Breathing new life into research on scent in dogs
Since dogs were domesticated from grey wolves over 15,000 years ago, there has been extensive variation among breeds, including differences in olfactory ability. Brachycephalic breeds...
Waltham Petcare Science Institute Achieves Top Sustainability Status: Leading the Way in Green Science
Waltham Petcare Science Institute has reached a remarkable milestone in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Green status from My Green Lab®—the highest accreditation awarded...
Feeding cats in their golden years: insights from our latest study
With advances in veterinary care and specialised nutrition, cats are living longer – on average for 12-14 years and sometimes into their 20s.1,2 And just like aging humans, aging cats may t...
Feline Quality of Life study
Cats are known to have a strong ability to mask their discomfort. This can be particularly evident during veterinary visits, making the diagnoses of some physical and behavioural issues challenging.&n...
AI-driven diagnostic can predict chronic kidney disease in cats two years early
Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Petcare, has launched a new diagnostic tool that was developed using artificial intelligence and veterinary records. The resulting biomarker model allows the accurate ...
What is the microbiome and why does it matter for pets?
We're advancing microbiome research because the more we understand about the combinations of bacteria, the better equipped we are to prevent diseases and improve pets' nutrition. But what have we lear...
Why monitor your dog's feces?
Cleaning up dogs' excrement is probably one of least admirable tasks of looking after a pet. But it's important to pay attention when scooping it up. Just like ours, a dog's feces can provide informat...
The power of fecal analysis
Let’s take it back to basics. The foods and liquids we consume enter our digestive tract, which is essentially a tube that goes from our mouth to our anus. The body secretes enzymes and biochemicals i...
