The Waltham Petcare Science Institute, a leading global authority in pet nutrition and care under Mars, Inc., was founded in 1963 in Leicestershire, UK. With over six decades of expertise, the institute boasts a team of top scientists and state-of-the-art facilities, housing hundreds of cats and dogs from around the world for research. Its scope spans pet nutritional requirements, behavioral patterns, food safety, and the human-animal bond. Notable achievements include defining taurine needs in cats, which have significantly advanced Mars' pet product innovations. Committed to evidence-based research, Waltham continues to shape the future of pet care through scientific breakthroughs.