Unique insights from the mouths of Yorkshire terriers
Dr. Lucy Holcombe leads the Oral Health research programme at Waltham Petcare Science Institute. In her role she works with other scientists to investigate the role of biomarkers in pet health and dis...
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Veterinary Practice
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently hosted a Tech Talk webinar led by Dr Christopher Doherty, featuring insights from Mars associates Dr Geert De Meyer, Science and Data Analyt...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
