Mars Veterinary Health has unveiled its 2025 Science Impact Report titled "Pets, Purpose, Progress: Clinical Excellence through Scientific Innovation," detailing initiatives and research that are advancing veterinary medicine. Published on January 14, 2026, the report summarizes a year of significant research accomplishments from its global network of veterinary professionals.

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In 2025, Mars Veterinary Health reported over 500 peer-reviewed publications by its clinician scientists, showcasing global initiatives aimed at improving pet healthcare. The report emphasizes the importance of leveraging science and best practices to achieve clinical excellence while paving the way for a sustainable future in veterinary care.

Dottie Brown, VP of Science and Healthcare Innovation at Mars Veterinary Health, stated that the report serves not just as a record of progress, but also as a blueprint for future veterinary care. The yearly research capitalizes on vast datasets derived from millions of pets treated globally, enabling actionable insights that improve pet healthcare standards.

Key highlights from the report include:

- Groundbreaking research on various health conditions, including oncology, neurology, and infectious diseases, utilizing machine-learning for clinical decision support.

- One Health progress, which encompasses advancements in identifying novel disease variants and addressing environmental health issues such as mercury exposure and medical waste reduction.

- The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK™, now with more than 4,500 pets enrolled, which facilitated the genetic discovery of the SLAMF1 variant linked to canine atopic dermatitis. This research is being conducted in collaboration with academic partners and aims to create a new DNA test.

- Development of a globally integrated network of veterinary clinical trial sites to enhance research efficiency and accessibility.

- Introduction of Owner Reported Outcomes (OROs) to standardize the assessment of pet well-being in clinical settings.

- Sustainable practices that resulted in avoiding 200 tons of waste through a reusable shipping program and collecting three tons of plastic for recycling.

- A collaborative review with Michigan State University establishing metrics for Access to Veterinary Care (A2VC) to guide future research and policy.

Servicing over 10 million pets annually, Mars Veterinary Health is committed to elevating veterinary medicine through science and research. The organization will showcase its findings at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX), where it will highlight sustainability efforts as the event’s Sustainability sponsor. The complete 2025 Science Impact Report can be accessed on their website.