Why walking shelter dogs could benefit military veterans struggling with PTSD
The 8-week study is one of the first designed to examine if dog interaction might benefit military veterans’ mental health. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, the University of Ma...
Unlocking the pet genome
At Mars Petcare, we are advancing science to help pets stay healthy for as long as possible. Individualised pet health care is key to achieving this, and understanding the genetic building blocks of b...
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 ...
Adult dogs can tolerate higher calcium diets better than puppies
New study will enable more precise recommendations for a safe calcium upper limit in adult dog foodThe importance of calcium in the diet of children is well known, and parents are usually keen that th...
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...
Diets high in fat don't impact healthy cats' cholesterol
A collaborative team of researchers has found that cats are able to consume a diet relatively high in fat without raising cholesterol levels. The research also showed that, as long as cats’ daily calo...
Researchers explain why dogs are more prone to gum disease than dental caries
Results demonstrating critical differences between dog and human plaque and explaining why dogs are more prone to gum disease than tooth decay were presented to the British Veterinary Dental Associati...
Over 200K dogs take part in one of the largest tech-enabled pet health studies
Today at the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and Texas A&M University's Veterinary Innovation Summit, Mars Petcare announced the launch of Pet Insight Project, a three-ye...
