The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...
Mars Petcare has acquired Opitgen, LLC, a DNA diagnostics company specializing in inherited eye disorders in dogs. Included in the acquisition are exclusive licenses to a portfolio of genetic disease ...
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...
A new international survey of pet owners has revealed that: Over half of cat and dog owners always or often give their pet food if they beg for it (54 percent) Almost a quarter (22 percent) of ca...
Waltham scientists and veterinary professionals across Mars Petcare are partnering with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to develop one of the largest open-access sets of cat and dog genomes in ...
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...