True complexity of the canine microbiome
For humans and animals alike, a healthy gut microbiome is central to countless physiological processes in the body.1 Defined as the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, includ...
Breathing new life into research on scent in dogs
Since dogs were domesticated from grey wolves over 15,000 years ago, there has been extensive variation among breeds, including differences in olfactory ability. Brachycephalic breeds...
Waltham Petcare Science Institute Achieves Top Sustainability Status: Leading the Way in Green Science
Waltham Petcare Science Institute has reached a remarkable milestone in its commitment to sustainability, earning the prestigious Green status from My Green Lab®—the highest accreditation awarded...
Better together: how caring for pets helps us care for ourselves
A new study from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute has found that pets not only help their owners make space for rest and relaxation – the routines created together can also enhance the emotional ...
A first for companion animals: New AI-assisted model provides early warning of canine oral health risks.
Scientists at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute have now developed a new kind of unique, reliable AI-powered risk assessment that can be used to enhance existing tools to better detect canine peri...
The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™: set to shape the future of pet health
New scientific insights from the landmark MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™ study have been revealed in a new publication by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, in collaboration with Mars Veterinary Health’s V...
Feeding cats in their golden years: insights from our latest study
With advances in veterinary care and specialised nutrition, cats are living longer – on average for 12-14 years and sometimes into their 20s.1,2 And just like aging humans, aging cats may t...
