Our Institute’s scientists have been at the forefront of pet nutrition research for over 50 years. Through their collaborations, they have been focusing on finding the optimal balance between nutrient...
Scientists often look to fellow experts, other professions and published work for inspiration, or more simply, stand on the shoulders of giants. This is exactly what the ...
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...
Digital technology has been transforming the veterinary profession over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated this transformation over the past year. But how many changes ...
Mars Petcare acquired Genoscoper Laboratories, a specialist in molecular diagnostics for companion animals. The acquisition will accelerate the pace of discoveries in genetics, to form the basis for ...
Our senses bring the world we live in to life. Sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste allow us to interact with the environment around us. They give us vital the information to keep us safe, such as t...
Science is about constantly expanding our knowledge and understanding. At Waltham, our research is focused on uncovering how we can help improve the lives and health of pets. Although, perhaps not the...
Obesity rates in cats are rising fast. In the UK alone, nearly 80% of veterinary professionals reported an increase in pet obesity between 2014 and 2016, according to a recent PDSA report. As with hum...