Environmental and food allergies are the most common cause of skin conditions affecting cats and dogs worldwide. While the main symptom in most pets is itching, cats and dogs react differently to skin...
When it comes to pet ownership, emotions often run high. Those who share their lives with a pet can be passionate about the benefits they feel their animal companion brings. However, the scientific ev...
Pet owners report stronger neighbourhood social connections than non-pet owners according to a newly published study. They were consistently more likely to report social benefits such as helpfulness, ...
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...
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...
Bringing a dog into a school classroom may delight students, but could it actually help them learn better? The question is increasingly pertinent, as many schools regularly introduce animals into clas...
At the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, our ambition is to advance science so pets can live healthier, not just longer lives. Over the past years, we’ve been helping veterinary teams move from simpl...
Even though we’re well into November, the lessons of October’s Pet Obesity Awareness Month are relevant year-round. But as pets and people are spending more time indoors due to the colder weather and ...