Dog food and nutrition for all ages
All dogs need a complete and balanced diet to thrive. They require about 40 essential nutrients in the right form and amount to deliver complete nutrition. Water is the most vital nutrient for life. I...
7 ways to prevent and manage your pet’s separation anxiety
As many pet owners return their workplace, pets may be at risk of developing separation anxiety, if they have not been taught how to cope on their own. Many owners worry about their pets’ s...
4 ways pets can help our mental health, according to science
Around 1 in 10 people worldwide are living with a mental health disorder, according to Our World in Data estimates. Mental health problems have also been linked to an increased risk of devel...
A biobank for the future of pet health care
At the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, our ambition is to advance science so pets can live healthier, not just longer lives. Over the past years, we’ve been helping veterinary teams move from simpl...
Caring Science
Our culture of care drives Waltham scientists to look for innovative ways to obtain the research data we need without compromising pet welfare. Coupled with reward based training, we believe the resul...
How data can help us measure dogs’ health and wellbeing
Researchers and veterinary teams at Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital® have developed and validated an assessment that evaluates dogs’ quality of life. Based on a 32-ite...
Long-term daily dose of cannabidiol is well tolerated by healthy dogs
A new study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, has produced evidence supporting the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) for longer-term use in healthy dogs. This project adds to a growing body of ...
Joining forces with biotech companies to advance preventive pet health care
We are partnering with biotech companies Diversigen, Inc. and Synomics to harness the power of AI and big data and investigate new ways to prevent and predict conditions affecting pets’ health. The re...
