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...
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...
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Veterinary Practice
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently hosted a Tech Talk webinar led by Dr Christopher Doherty, featuring insights from Mars associates Dr Geert De Meyer, Science and Data Analyt...
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...
Breathing new life into research on scent in dogs
Since dogs were domesticated from grey wolves over 15,000 years ago, there has been extensive variation among breeds, including differences in olfactory ability. Brachycephalic breeds...
