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...
Dogs prefer high-fat diets
October 2012 - The international peer-reviewed journal Behavioral Ecology published online a piece of exciting collaborative research from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, the University of Sydne...
How cats can achieve a consistent intake of macronutrients
Feeding a combination of wet and dry foods allows cats to mix a diet that meets their macronutrient target. Even when provided with complex combinations of different wet and dry foods, cats are able ...
Calculating horses' energy requirements
More and more horses are becoming obese and, as with humans, overweight horses are prone to a number of debilitating conditions. So it’s important that they get the right balance of energy (calorie) i...
Understanding horses' gut microbiome
Billions of tiny bugs share our daily lives. They sample our food and drink, they experience the stresses we endure and they are affected by the illnesses we suffer. These bugs are the bacteria and th...
