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