How an open-access database of dog and cat genomes can help advance individualised pet health
Waltham scientists and veterinary professionals across Mars Petcare are partnering with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to develop one of the largest open-access sets of cat and dog genomes in ...
4 ways to understand and monitor your pet’s normal weight
Pets have offered many of us much needed companionship and comfort over the past year, as we have had to grapple with the new reality of the coronavirus pandemic. Many pet owners have been spending mo...
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...
Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors
Laminitis manifests in the foot and results in varying degrees of pain, lameness and debilitation. There are several causes, but being able to identify animals at increased risk, as well as the potent...
How data is helping us tackle pet obesity
Pet obesity data can paint a concerning picture, as the figures show that the number of overweight pets is still on the rise. But data can also help researchers and veterinarians find new ways to...
Workplaces that don’t allow dogs could be barking up the wrong tree
There is growing evidence that taking your pet to the office can reduce stress and increase your productivity. Despite these gains, some employees remain unconvinced. Opponents cite fear of dogs, heal...
The danger of pet obesity
Professor Alex German of the Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool has been a long-time collaborator with WALTHAM seeking solutions to the growing problem of pet obes...
Data experts define dog growth charts to help tackle pet obesity
Tall or short, stocky or leggy; dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Each is special in their own way, but do they all grow at the same rate? The team at WALTHAM collaborated with the University of...
