Waltham Petcare Science Institute

The Waltham Petcare Science Institute is the pet science centre for Mars Petcare. Retweet/follow ≠ endorsement.

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK is launching so we can better understand pets’ health needs. This study aims to follow 20,000 cats & dogs for over 10 years and has the potential to advance preventive and individualised healthcare for every cat and dog. Read more: https://t.co/OpzxFbLCcl

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Happy International Dog Day! 🐶

Today is all about our canine companions at Waltham Petcare Science Institute. Pets are at the heart of everything we do, as we continue to strive towards our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS

#InternationalDogDay #ABetterWorldForPets

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

Hear from Dr Corrin Wallis discussing why it's important to detect gum disease in dogs early, as well as top tips for helping owners prevent it from progressing any further 👇

#ABetterWorldForPets

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

🔊 Tune into to the Veterinary Innovation Podcast to hear Dr James Barr, Chief Medical Officer at Mars Science & Diagnostics, discuss how we’ve been at the forefront of innovation and why it’s such an exciting time to work in the profession right now👇 https://t.co/VHLvw5o5QQ

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

Happy International Cat Day! 🐾

Today we celebrate our feline friends at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, where we’ve been advancing science to better understand pet health for over 60 years.

#InternationalCatDay #ABetterWorldForPets

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Explore our new study on “Real-world diagnostic potential of bacterial biomarkers of canine periodontitis” in the Vet Times 👉 https://t.co/FzPvwh6DTa

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

Did you know periodontal disease affects 80% of dogs aged 3+? That’s why we're pleased to announce our breakthrough studies which have identified a molecular diagnostic technique to help detect the disease earlier 👉 https://t.co/BocDFsSITi

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Happy National Pet Day! 🐶 🐱 🐴 🐾
We've dived into the science behind human-animal interactions to explore the physical and mental health benefits pets can bring to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/eeZ7iYhnPm
#NationalPetDay

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Waltham Petcare Science Institute is excited to be involved in a revolutionary pilot programme to prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/wLnZiZlDwp

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Researchers @waltham_science 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://t.co/BV3LsA5i34 #doghealth #ABetterWorldForPets

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

Explore the recent study into the importance of regular oral examinations for dogs, that highlights PDT (persistent deciduous teeth) is more prevalent in extra-small breeds, including Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese and Toy Poodle 👉 https://t.co/EfEe49HN1A
#ABetterWorldForPets

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

To mark Walk Your Dog Month, we’re sharing findings on 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://t.co/NhWiJKzaJt

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Join Antech Diagnostics at the #LondonVetShow on stand G10!
Don't miss their exciting live educational sessions, or the opportunity to hear about their flexible, complete diagnostics portfolio, state-of-the-art reference labs, and innovative diagnostics 👉https://t.co/67LaSG25DR

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

Antech Diagnostics’ new reference laboratory in Warwick marks the arrival of Antech’s first complete and flexible UK portfolio. Learn how Antech's innovative technologies and solutions can help UK veterinary teams achieve the best pet health outcomes👉https://t.co/DmrX9y5OLi

[Dr. Scott McGrane @scott_mcgrane]

I’m pleased to share our latest publication titled Domestic cat nose functions as a highly efficient coiled parallel gas chromatograph, which has just been published in PLoS Computational Biology. 😻👃📖👍 ⁦@waltham_science⁩ #cat #smell #science https://t.co/6SJKlmAx1W

[Luis Saraiva @saraivalmr]

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by @tanyalewis314 from @sciam for this little awesome piece on the sense of smell of cats 🐱 🐈 (science coming from @scott_mcgrane from @waltham_science and other colleagues)
https://t.co/SQ6HXyZ7Vo

[Waltham Petcare Science Institute @waltham_science]

We've supported a new study by @OhioState @MonellSc @Penn that's given us new insights into cats' incredible sense of smell 🐱 🐈.

Read more in this @scientificamer piece: https://t.co/g8fL5uocJD

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📣1 week left to apply for our #grants! Up to £25,000 in #funding for innovative research that can contribute to our Purpose: #ABetterWorldForPets.

More info here 👇
https://t.co/ABo8whkVJH
#ResearchGrants #CallForApplications #researchfunding

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"Taking care of the pets that are taking care of us"🐈 🐶

Here is how we're working with @Antech_Diagnost @WhistleLabs @WisdomPanel @RoyalCanin to do just that: https://t.co/geckbCNp5W

#ABetterWorldForPets #CreativityAndInnovationWeek #FutureofPetHealth

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Don't miss Dr. @avikaruparell and Dr. Corrin Wallis as they present some of the latest scientific insights into the canine oral #microbiome and its link to gum disease - all at the European Veterinary Dental Forum (EVDF) on 28 April: https://t.co/u1YS506K6U
@EVDSboard #oralhealth

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Backed by years of research, the PEDIGREE Gum Disease Risk Checker is a new way to raise dog owners' awareness of #canine #gumdisease 🦷🐕:

▶️https://t.co/yLQfcEwxHj

#doghealth #oralhealth #oralcare #caninehealth