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Mars Petcare Researchers Develop New Quality of Life Assessment to Evaluate the Wellbeing of Dogs

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

LEICESTER, England, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Mars Petcare, including Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital®, developed a quality of life (QoL) assessment that evaluates dog health and wellbeing. The assessment is based on a 32-item questionnaire for pet owners to report on their dog's behaviours and activity. When processed, survey results provide a multi-faceted view of a dog's health and wellbeing, covering domains such as energy levels, happiness, mobility, sociability, and appetite. A new study published in Scientific Reports supports the validity of this QoL assessment for measuring and quantifying canine health and wellbeing.

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  • LEICESTER, England, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Mars Petcare, including Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital, developed a quality of life (QoL) assessment that evaluates dog health and wellbeing.
  • A new study published inScientificReports supports the validity of this QoL assessment for measuring and quantifying canine health and wellbeing.
  • "Wellbeing is a focal point for dog owners and veterinary professionals alike," said Nefertiti Greene, President, Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare.
  • The knowledge generated at Waltham is vital in bringing to life the Mars Petcare purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Mars Petcare Researchers Develop New Quality of Life Assessment to Evaluate the Wellbeing of Dogs

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 28, 2022

LEICESTER, England, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Mars Petcare, including Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital®, developed a quality of life (QoL) assessment that evaluates dog health and wellbeing. The assessment is based on a 32-item questionnaire for pet owners to report on their dog's behaviours and activity. When processed, survey results provide a multi-faceted view of a dog's health and wellbeing, covering domains such as energy levels, happiness, mobility, sociability, and appetite. A new study published in Scientific Reports supports the validity of this QoL assessment for measuring and quantifying canine health and wellbeing.

Key Points: 
  • LEICESTER, England, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Mars Petcare, including Waltham Petcare Science Institute and Banfield Pet Hospital, developed a quality of life (QoL) assessment that evaluates dog health and wellbeing.
  • A new study published inScientificReports supports the validity of this QoL assessment for measuring and quantifying canine health and wellbeing.
  • "Wellbeing is a focal point for dog owners and veterinary professionals alike," said Nefertiti Greene, President, Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare.
  • The knowledge generated at Waltham is vital in bringing to life the Mars Petcare purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Worldwide Pet Obesity Management Industry to 2027 - Increasing Demand for Drugs and Pet Insurance Policies is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

According to the American Pet Products Association's 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey, there are now 89.7 million dogs in the United States (Insurance Information Institute).

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  • According to the American Pet Products Association's 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey, there are now 89.7 million dogs in the United States (Insurance Information Institute).
  • As a result, the category and market are fueled by the growing popularity of pet dogs around the world.
  • Insurance companies are producing policies to address the increased demand for pet owners to appropriately manage their pets' weight.
  • The demand for weight management for dogs is increasing as the number of obese pets grows.

PEDIGREE FOUNDATION AWARDS $100K IN ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS SAFETY NET GRANTS VIA DONATION THROUGH PEDIGREE® BRAND'S ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS PROGRAM

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation, in conjunction with the PEDIGREE® brand's Essential Support Dogs program, awarded $100K in Essential Support Dogs Safety Net grants to 10 shelters and organizations nationwide for their efforts in keeping people and pets together during hardships. These grants were awarded to shelters and organizations with programs that provide immediate assistance with temporary boarding or fostering, food costs or pet-friendly housing deposits. Organizations that focus on dogs with families needing medical expense relief were also considered in the grant selection.

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  • The Rescue Train (North Hollywood, CA)
    In addition to the donation to support PEDIGREE Foundation Essential Support Dogs Safety Net grants, the PEDIGREE brand created a nationwide support fund to provide up to $2.5 million in nutritional and financial assistance to help ensure dogs can stay with their loving families.
  • To celebrate how dogs support their pet parents, the PEDIGREE brand teamed up with Walmart to offer discounts in-store for PEDIGREE dry products.
  • At PEDIGREE Foundation, we're working toward a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well and loved.
  • (May 10: THE PEDIGREE BRAND LAUNCHES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE DOGS AND PROVIDE UP TO $2.5 MILLION IN SUPPORT AND NUTRITION FOR PETS IN NEED )
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The Original Donut Shop® Coffee and Mars to Turn Everyday into a Delicious Treat with the Satisfying Taste of SNICKERS®

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original Donut Shop® Coffee today announced its new product innovation, The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS® Coffee K-Cup pods. The newest addition to the coffee portfolio is inspired by the always satisfying, deliciously gratifying flavors of SNICKERS® — creamy milk chocolate, gooey caramel, and just a touch of nuttiness.

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  • and FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original Donut Shop Coffee today announced its new product innovation, The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS Coffee K-Cup pods.
  • "Inspiring discovery through flavorful coffee experiences is at the core of our brand purpose and The Original Donut Shop SNICKERSCoffee does just that."
  • With the press of a button, your Keurig brewer can treat you to a delicious SNICKERS flavored coffee where the always satisfying candy bar meets the deliciousness of coffee.
  • "The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS Coffee combines the satisfying taste of SNICKERS with a classic roast, which is sure to inspire moments of happiness every morning for consumers in a way only SNICKERS can deliver on."

Edible® Announces Sweet Partnership with TWIX®

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible® and TWIX® are teaming up to encourage people to 'pause for sweetness' through a new partnership. The two brands recently announced this collaboration that features Edible releasing an extensive line of gifts and goodies made with TWIX® Cookie Bars. The new line will be available for a limited time and includes fruit bouquets, cakes, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes and more. This is the first time that Edible has collaborated with another food brand to do a full product integration into the Edible line of products.

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  • ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible and TWIX are teaming up to encourage people to 'pause for sweetness' through a new partnership.
  • We're taking 'sharing sweetness' to the next level with our TWIX partnership," said Angela Johnson , VP of Innovation and Merchandising for Edible Brands.
  • The collaboration with TWIX is the first of Edible's "share sweet today" product partnerships- featuring a full product integration into the Edible line.
  • Edible pioneered the edible fresh fruit arrangement and now offers fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes and baked goods both online and at over 1,000 Edible locations worldwide.

Mars Breaks Ground on Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

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  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island.
  • At the event, Chris Rowe, Global Vice President of Research and Development,Mars Wrigley, spoke to a crowd of more than 100 attendees about how the new hub reinforces Mars' continued commitment to Chicago.
  • "Mars has a long history here in Chicago, and we're proud to continue our legacy of innovation in the Chicagoland area by breaking ground on our best-in-class global research and development hub for Mars Wrigley," Rowe said.
  • At its Goose Island campus, Mars employs about 950 Associates fromMars Wrigley, Mars Food, and Mars Global Services.

MARS INTRODUCES CO2COA™: A SUSTAINABILITY INSPIRED ANIMAL-FREE, PLANET-FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE INNOVATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PERFECT DAY

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars, Incorporated, a world leader in confectionery, announced a new sustainability inspired chocolate experience, CO2COA™, is joining the family of snacks and treats that includes M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, SKITTLES®, and EXTRA® Gum. 

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  • Mars has partnered with Perfect Day , Inc., to launch the company's first ever earth-friendly and animal-free chocolate innovation in the U.S.
  • This innovation provides consumers with a delicious earth-friendly, animal-free, and lactose-free chocolate experience and is the latest sustainability-inspired innovation from Mars.
  • Mars CO2COA sources Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and uses Perfect Day animal-free dairy protein, making it entirely free from lactose and cholesterol while wrapped in paper-based packaging.
  • Through its partnership with Perfect Day, Mars combines the company's 100+ year leadership in chocolate with the commitment to a healthy planet to create a silkysmooth chocolate innovation that's made with both consumer preference and the planet in mind.

COOKIE DOUGH LOVERS REJOICE: TWIX® COOKIE DOUGH IS COMING

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TWIX®, a proud part of the Mars family of brands, announced a brand-new, irresistible flavor to its lineup: TWIX Cookie Dough. The new flavor pairs the classic TWIX cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with delicious chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate.

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  • The new flavor pairs the classic TWIX cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with delicious chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate.
  • Once the countdown hits zero, the first 1,000 fans to visit twix.com/cookiedough on National Cookie Dough Day and enter their information will receive exclusive first samples of TWIX Cookie Dough but they will need to be quick.
  • "Mars is thrilled to announce TWIX Cookie Dough as our newest flavor innovation," said Michelle Deignan, Mars Wrigley Senior Brand Director.
  • "TWIX Cookie Dough is the perfect mashup of two fan favorites our classic TWIX bar and the nostalgic flavors of cookie dough all wrapped into one.

Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics Global Market Report 2022: A $150+ Billion Market by 2026 - Long-term Forecast to 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The animal hospitals and veterinary clinics market consists of sales of animal hospitals and veterinary clinics services such as consultation, surgery, medicine, and other food items for animals.

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  • The animal hospitals and veterinary clinics market consists of sales of animal hospitals and veterinary clinics services such as consultation, surgery, medicine, and other food items for animals.
  • Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Segmentation End User, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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  • Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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  • Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion