New technology allows continuous sampling of food in a can during sterilisation
Pet food is commonly available as a dry kibble or a wet product. Both types, when described as ‘complete and balanced’, provide the essential nutrients in the right ratios for dogs or cats. Wet pet fo...
Neutered female kittens require portion control to stay at a healthy weight
7th October, 2011 – A team of researchers has shown that female kittens consume more food and are more likely to be overweight post-neutering when compared with all their littermates. In a 12-month st...
New funding to advance research into health impact of therapy dogs
Researchers at major academic institutions in the United States have been awarded funding through the National Institutes of Health/Mars–WALTHAM™ Public-Private Partnership. These new studies will exa...
Study to examine possible benefits of dogs to veterans
December 21, 2016 - One in five US veterans of recent conflicts suffers from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. This can lead to huge problems, including family brea...
Perfect portions for pocket-sized pups
Toy dogs may look cute, but many were bred for work. The Yorkshire Terrier, for instance, was reared to hunt rats in the cotton mills of Northern England. This accounts not just for its size, but also...
Invertebrates could provide a sustainable protein source for fish food
Nearly one third of the global fish catch is currently processed into animal feed. Much of this is then used in the growing aquaculture industry, which means we are effectively recycling fish to produ...
Creative solutions could help seniors benefit from pet ownership
Creative solutions can enable older adults to spend more time with pets enjoying the emotional and physical benefits that this bonding experience can bring. Researchers at the Waltham Petcare Science ...
Children may need to be more active with their dogs to see a positive impact on weight
According to the World Health Organisation, childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. In 2013, the global number of overweight children under the...
