Pioneering research has shown that, when given the choice, cats will consistently select food that is nutritionally very similar to their natural prey, such as mice and birds. In the most extensive re...
We're advancing microbiome research because the more we understand about the combinations of bacteria, the better equipped we are to prevent diseases and improve pets' nutrition. But what have we lear...
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...
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...
October 2012 - The international peer-reviewed journal Behavioral Ecology published online a piece of exciting collaborative research from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, the University of Sydne...
Carotenoids are nature’s vivid colourants. They give characteristic visual tinges to carrots, corn and canaries, as well as many other brightly hued plants and animals. At this time of year, their eff...
Feeding a combination of wet and dry foods allows cats to mix a diet that meets their macronutrient target. Even when provided with complex combinations of different wet and dry foods, cats are able t...
More and more horses are becoming obese and, as with humans, overweight horses are prone to a number of debilitating conditions. So it’s important that they get the right balance of energy (calorie) i...