Child development Q&A
At Waltham Petcare Science Institute, we have been supporting and partnering with leading universities and research organisations worldwide. Our aim has always been to help advance our scientific unde...
Waltham Pet Attachment
A recently published study, supported by Waltham Petcare Science Institute - Pet Attachment and Maintenance of Physical and Cognitive Function – suggests closer bonds between people and their pets may...
Loneliness Study
Research has shown us that loneliness is far more than feeling alone. It is a serious health threat, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day and potentially more dangerous than obesity. In fact, lon...
Mars landmark global pets and wellbeing study program launched
The relationship between humans and pets is unique and fascinating. For several decades, Waltham has been committed to advancing scientific understanding of human-animal interaction, investigating hea...
Dr Tammie King PAWS Blog
The relationship between people and pets is forever changing and evolving. Cats and dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years, and over that time close bonds have been formed between the...
Vanessa Ashall PAWS Blog
Waltham Petcare Science Institute Human-Animal Interaction Lead, Vanessa Ashall shares her perspective on the importance of the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) program multidisciplinary approach to st...
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...
ISAZ 2025
The Waltham Petcare Science Institute (Waltham), Mars’ leading science centre for pet health, will host a symposium at the upcoming International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) 2025 Conference (19-2...
