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Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion

Mon, 06/08/2020 - 13:57

The study carried out by Dr Hayley Christian from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in collaboration with the WALTHAM™ is the first to consistently examine the relationship between dog walking...


Genetic testing for dogs can help identify diseases and enable preventive care

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 09:18

Results from the largest ever study of its kind show that genetic testing can predict if a dog is at risk for developing certain diseases. The study “Frequency and distribution of 152 genetic disease ...


Small dog breeds at highest risk for dental disease, largest study confirms

Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:13

In a new study published in The Veterinary Journal, researchers from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, explored the association between periodontal disease onset and dog breed size, confirming  ...


How genetics can help us understand and love our pets better

Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:04

Love is always on our minds when February comes around and Love Your Pet Day is no exception.  A key part of loving our pets is making sure they’re well-taken care of in all aspects of their life. Ou...


Dogs could help seniors be more active

Tue, 06/09/2020 - 13:49

Exercising in later life can be a challenge. Social circles diminish. Gyms can be expensive and intimidating; dominated by lycra-clad young fitness freaks. Tired limbs and aching joints make it hard t...


Creature comforts: pet dogs provide stress relief for children

Mon, 06/08/2020 - 10:45

It’s not unusual to see a child clinging to a parent’s leg and visibly shrinking to avoid someone unfamiliar. They react in this way because for young children meeting someone new can be relatively st...


Children may need to be more active with their dogs to see a positive impact on weight

Fri, 07/10/2020 - 10:13

According to the World Health Organisation, childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. In 2013, the global number of overweight children under the age ...


5 ways we’re advancing science to help dogs live happy, healthy lives

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:05

The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...


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