Waltham Petcare Science Institute

Waltham Petcare Science Institute is committed to driving transformative pet health innovation. The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™ is a comprehensive real-world study, which aims to recruit 20,000 pets (10,000 dogs and 10,000 cats) across the United States over 10 years. The biobank study will generate longitudinal physiological data from the samples collected and connected to other metadata to gain insights that will help us to understand the differences between pets that are healthy as they age and pets that develop diseases. By enrolling their pets in the study, pet owners will help enable new scientific discoveries to improve pet health for future generations. Thanks to the New York Times for an interesting read on the emerging interest in this field. See article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeVm3Zxx Learn more about the MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™ project: https://lnkd.in/gRb6zsvT #abetterworldforpets #innovation #science

It's National Pet Day! 🐶 🐱 🐾   A day to celebrate the joy that pets bring into our lives and the special bond we have with our beloved animal companions ❤️   There is increasing evidence that owning a pet or simply interacting with one can bring physical and mental health benefits to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Find out more about the science behind human-animal interactions here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBQfsynk   #NationalPetDay

Waltham Petcare Science Institute is proud to be involved in this first-of-its-kind pilot programme to prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere 👇 https://lnkd.in/gmTVzmPM

A new HAI study builds on our understanding of the physiological benefits of child-dog relationships. Previous research shows that kids often turn to pets for support when stressed. Yet, until now, little was known about the mutual benefits of relaxed interactions. This latest study measures cortisol in children and dogs after spending quality time together. Discover more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9z2tfHH   #doghealth #dogownership #ABetterWorldForPets #humananimalinteraction

Researchers at Waltham examined the correlation between dog breed size and periodontal disease and found that smaller dog breeds were more predisposed to develop periodontal disease. Read more about the findings here 👉https://lnkd.in/e2P5J3An #doghealth #ABetterWorldForPets

Explore a recent study, led by Dr Corrin Wallis, Senior Research Scientist at Mars Petcare, highlighting the importance of regular oral examinations for extra-small dogs. The team analysed nearly 3 million dogs from Banfield Pet Hospital's across the US, and found that around 210,000 had PDT (persistent deciduous teeth). Interestingly the study highlighted that PDT was more prevalent in the extra-small breeds, including Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese and Toy Poodle. The study and research findings has also covered across the media, including New Scientist, Daily Mail and MSN. Discover more about the study 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePjzRXC7 Our support for this study reflects our continued commitment to investing in science to build A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™ and the understanding of PDT and canine oral health research.

To mark Walk Your Dog Month this January, we’re sharing findings from the first longitudinal examination of the cognitive benefits of dog walking and pet ownership in older age. The research found a clear, positive link between dog walking and a slowdown in cognitive decline in the over 50s. Discover more👉 https://lnkd.in/e438XA5b #cathealth #doghealth #ABetterWorldForPets #WalkYourDogMonth

Following the launch of Antech Diagnostics state-of-the-art reference laboratory in Warwick, we're thrilled to announce that you can visit them on booth G10 at this year's #LondonVetShow!   Don't miss their exciting live educational sessions, or the opportunity to hear all about their flexible and complete diagnostics portfolio in the UK, which includes reference labs and innovative diagnostic solutions such as KeyScreen™, AIS RapidRead™ and Nu.Q®.   Check out the sessions schedule and be sure to drop by stand G10 to pick up your free backpack 🎒 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyX8HP82 #LondonVetShow #ABetterWorldForPets #innovation #diagnostics

We're excited to share that Antech Diagnostics has opened its doors to a new state-of-the-art reference laboratory in the UK! The new facility is part of Antech’s comprehensive diagnostics portfolio, and will provide UK veterinarians with access to world-class diagnostics and revolutionary innovations, enabling them to better predict and diagnose disease in pets. This important milestone brings us closer to achieving our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. 👏👉 https://lnkd.in/ekqZeQku #ABetterWorldForPets #celebration #innovation #science #diagnostics

Scientists at Waltham are discovering why cats may be picky eaters. Dr Scott McGrane discusses new research with Science Magazine into how cats respond to umami and why it’s important. Discover more about the critical role that the umami receptor plays in enabling cats to detect key taste compounds in meat 👉 https://bit.ly/3KXKj9S   #cathealth #ABetterWorldForPets