Reflections From the First Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) Program Symposium
Having recently returned from Canada, Waltham Petcare Science Institute Senior Research Scientist in Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), Dr Becky Smith, reflects on the Waltham HAI-led symposium tha...
Tackling canine periodontal disease – it all starts at home
At Waltham Petcare Science Institute, we’re leading vital research into how the oral microbiome influences gum disease and overall health in cats and dogs. One of our goals is to translate this resear...
Therapy dogs bring moments of calm to older adult inpatients
Hospital stays can be stressful at any age, but for older adults, they often come with added challenges such as reduced mobility, complex treatments, and long stretches of isolation. This combination ...
Being Well Together: Rethinking the human-animal bond
For decades, research has sought proof that the human-animal bond improves our wellbeing. But findings have been mixed. Some studies highlight reduced loneliness for pet owners, along with stress reli...
APHA reflections from Vanessa Ashall
Here, she reflects on her three days at the conference, including her learnings, and how the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) program could help to redefine One Health. Every year, thousands of t...
Better together: how caring for pets helps us care for ourselves
A new study from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute has found that pets not only help their owners make space for rest and relaxation – the routines created together can also enhance the emotional ...
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...
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...
