Puppyhood is a critical time for our four-legged companions. How a puppy is fed and cared for at this early stage plays a crucial role in their overall health and wellbeing as they mature into adultho...
Ghent University early career researcher wins ESVCN-WALTHAM research grant in 2017 As with people, obesity in pets is an increasing problem. The challenge is multi-faceted, but the more we can unders...
Pet obesity data can paint a concerning picture, as the figures show that the number of overweight pets is still on the rise. But data can also help researchers and veterinarians find new ways to figh...
WikiVet and Mars Petcare have launched new veterinary educational materials focused on cat and dog nutrition and its role in health and wellbeing. Through an exciting collaboration, WikiVet and Mars P...
Toy dogs may look cute, but many were bred for work. The Yorkshire Terrier, for instance, was reared to hunt rats in the cotton mills of Northern England. This accounts not just for its size, but also...
At Mars Petcare, we’re dog lovers, and our teams are obsessed with learning as much as we can to offer dogs the best life possible. Investing in research for over fifty years has led to big scientif...
A recent report has identified human-dog transmission of monkeypox, so it is important for pet owners to take precautions to reduce the risk of transmission to animals and avoid causing undue stress o...
Let’s take it back to basics. The foods and liquids we consume enter our digestive tract, which is essentially a tube that goes from our mouth to our anus. The body secretes enzymes and biochemicals i...