Waltham Petcare Science Institute Achieves Top Sustainability Status: Leading the Way in Green Science
Waltham Petcare Science Institute has reached a remarkable milestone in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Green status from My Green Lab®—the highest accreditation awarded...
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 ...
Feeding cats in their golden years: insights from our latest study
With advances in veterinary care and specialised nutrition, cats are living longer – on average for 12-14 years and sometimes into their 20s.1,2 And just like aging humans, aging cats may t...
Feline Quality of Life study
Cats are known to have a strong ability to mask their discomfort. This can be particularly evident during veterinary visits, making the diagnoses of some physical and behavioural issues challenging.&n...
Addressing the loneliness crisis through the power of pets
The report, presented by our parent company, Mars Petcare, and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), with support from a broad consortium of human health advocates, mental heal...
Study to examine why therapeutic horseback riding has positive and long-lasting effects on children with autism spectrum disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is notoriously challenging to treat. As the Mayo Clinic says, there is no “one size fits all” treatment. That is why, when a study shows a treatment that enables ch...
AI-driven diagnostic can predict chronic kidney disease in cats two years early
Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Petcare, has launched a new diagnostic tool that was developed using artificial intelligence and veterinary records. The resulting biomarker model allows the accurate ...
Why monitor your dog's feces?
Cleaning up dogs' excrement is probably one of least admirable tasks of looking after a pet. But it's important to pay attention when scooping it up. Just like ours, a dog's feces can provide informat...