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...
New funding to advance research into health impact of therapy dogs
Researchers at major academic institutions in the United States have been awarded funding through the National Institutes of Health/Mars–WALTHAM™ Public-Private Partnership. These new studies will exa...
How neurobiology and genetics can help researchers understand human-animal interaction
When you gaze into your dog’s face and he gazes back at you, do you ever wonder what is going on? The ‘mutual gaze’ between individuals is an important aspect of social communication and is essential...
Pets can support healthy ageing: a guide to successful pet ownership
The global population is ageing. According to recent UN data, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is expected to more than double by 2050, and to more than triple by 2100.This will have i...
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...
