Tall or short, stocky or leggy; dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Each is special in their own way, but do they all grow at the same rate? The team at WALTHAM collaborated with the University of Live...
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...
Carotenoids are nature’s vivid colourants. They give characteristic visual tinges to carrots, corn and canaries, as well as many other brightly hued plants and animals. At this time of year, their eff...
Dogs like to move! In fact, when not asleep, it’s hard to get them to remain very still at all. If they are not actively walking or running, then wagging tails, endless sniffing and other body movemen...
Whether tabby or calico, Siamese or Russian Blue, every cat owner loves their cat for their individual characteristics and personality. Now, cat owners and breeders have a new tool at hand to better u...
The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...
New research highlights the potential that the WALTHAM™ Puppy Growth Charts have to help owners and veterinarians monitor puppies’ healthy development. Waltham researchers initially developed the gr...
Even though we’re well into November, the lessons of October’s Pet Obesity Awareness Month are relevant year-round. But as pets and people are spending more time indoors due to the colder weather and ...