How data is helping us tackle pet obesity
Pet obesity data can paint a concerning picture, as the figures show that the number of overweight pets is still on the rise. But data can also help researchers and veterinarians find new ways to...
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...
Data experts define dog growth charts to help tackle pet obesity
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...
Scientists reveal new theory on horse hoof pathologies
The study by experts in maths, physics, stem cell biology and equine medicine reveals new clues about the causes and potential treatment of specific hoof diseases. This includes the ‘Aladdin’s slipper...
Cats CBD
Pet owners will be all too familiar with the stress many cats experience travelling in a carrier and being placed in an unfamiliar environment to meet a new person, such as veterinarian. Unfortunately...
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...
