A first for companion animals: New AI-assisted model provides early warning of canine oral health risks.
Scientists at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute have now developed a new kind of unique, reliable AI-powered risk assessment that can be used to enhance existing tools to better detect canine peri...
New research could help prevent canine periodontal disease in the future
Periodontal disease (PD) is one of the most common issues that impacts dogs’ health and wellbeing.1,2 It can be very painful, causing much distress. It can also lead to other issues that have a signif...
Beyond the Bowl: Pioneering the Sensory Science Behind Pet Nutrition
Through research into palatability, Waltham Petcare Science Institute is advancing what’s known about the sensory factors that influence pets’ food experiences. Dr. Scott McGrane, Senior Research Mana...
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...
Overweight dogs may live shorter lives
New research from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and the University of Liverpool revealed overweight dogs are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights.It is estima...
The danger of pet obesity
Professor Alex German of the Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool has been a long-time collaborator with WALTHAM seeking solutions to the growing problem of pet obes...
