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...
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...
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...
