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...
Over 200K dogs take part in one of the largest tech-enabled pet health studies
Today at the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and Texas A&M University's Veterinary Innovation Summit, Mars Petcare announced the launch of Pet Insight Project, a three-ye...
Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque
Most dogs and cats will suffer from gum disease during their lives. Although reversible in the early stages, the consequences as it progresses are significant. Without veterinary intervention, pain an...
Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis
A new international survey of pet owners has revealed that: Over half of cat and dog owners always or often give their pet food if they beg for it (54 percent) Almost a quarter (22 perce...
Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories
Mars Petcare acquired Genoscoper Laboratories, a specialist in molecular diagnostics for companion animals. The acquisition will accelerate the pace of discoveries in genetics, to form the basis...
Shining a light on pet dental health
Scientists often look to fellow experts, other professions and published work for inspiration, or more simply, stand on the shoulders of giants. This is exactly what ...
Do the microbes in a dog’s gut change with their waist line?
Ghent University early career researcher wins ESVCN-WALTHAM research grant in 2017As with people, obesity in pets is an increasing problem. The challenge is multi-faceted, but the more we can understa...
WikiVet and Mars Petcare release new materials for cat and dog nutrition and health
WikiVet and Mars Petcare have launched new veterinary educational materials focused on cat and dog nutrition and its role in health and wellbeing. Through an exciting collaboration, WikiVet and Mars P...