7th October, 2011 – A team of researchers has shown that female kittens consume more food and are more likely to be overweight post-neutering when compared with all their littermates. In a 12-month st...
Dog ownership in India is skyrocketing. Reliable figures are hard to come by, but there are thought to be over 10 million pedigree dogs on the sub-continent. The market research website Euromonitor In...
Laminitis manifests in the foot and results in varying degrees of pain, lameness and debilitation. There are several causes, but being able to identify animals at increased risk, as well as the potent...
Little or large, shaggy or smooth, ears pricked or floppy, today we’re celebrating our love of mixed breed dogs on National Mutt Day. Mutts make great pets, they provide emotional support, help fight ...
A visitor to the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition may be forgiven for thinking the smart new shelving in the cat housing is a handy storage solution for toys or equipment. On closer inspection, howeve...
A walk in the local park is enough to see how many people have welcomed a new puppy into their lives during lockdown. It’s no surprise that we crave the loving companionship of a dog during these toug...
Professor Alex German of the Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool has been a long-time collaborator with WALTHAM seeking solutions to the growing problem of pet obesity. Together w...
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...