Dog breeds look different on the outside, but what about the inside?
But what about what we can’t see? Genetic tests are now common and allow owners to satisfy their curiosity by finding out which breeds are genetically embedded in any mixed breed dog. And we know that...
Cat foods need the perfect combination of great flavour and nutrition
A study has revealed that while flavour is important initially cats learn to choose their food based on nutrition rather than flavour. The study published in Royal Society Open Science confirms that o...
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...
How growth charts can help puppies stay on track for a healthy life
New research highlights the potential that the WALTHAM™ Puppy Growth Charts have to help owners and veterinarians monitor puppies’ healthy development. Waltham researchers initially developed the...
Research shows similarities between dogs and humans as they age
From this day to the next, one thing is guaranteed, we are getting older. We are all familiar with the characteristic signs; greying hair, wrinkled skin plus a few more aches and pains. You may also h...
How machine learning can track dog behaviour associated with illness
In the first real-world study of its kind, researchers at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Kinship’s Pet Insight Project have used deep learning technology and pet activity tracker, Whistle™,...
Study finds a daily dose of CBD can reduce stress in dogs over a six-month time period
Scientists at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute are seeking to understand the safety and efficacy of THC-free cannabidiol (CBD) in cats and dogs, specifically its potential benefits when it comes ...
Unique insights from the mouths of Yorkshire terriers
Dr. Lucy Holcombe leads the Oral Health research programme at Waltham Petcare Science Institute. In her role she works with other scientists to investigate the role of biomarkers in pet health and dis...
