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Mars Just Built a Dog Park in Downtown Nashville. Here Is Why That Actually Matters.
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Mars Just Built a Dog Park in Downtown Nashville. Here Is Why That Actually Matters.

Mars, Incorporated, the parent company behind IAMS, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Banfield, and BluePearl among others, has partnered with Nashville Yards, a 19-acre mixed-use development in downtown Nashville, to create what the company is calling a first-of-its-kind pet-friendly urban community. The centerpiece is the IAMS Bark Park, a dedicated on-site dog park that officially opened April 19, 2025, alongside a spring market and adoption event featuring puppies from Wags and Walks Nashville.

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Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Mars Veterinary Health Leads the Way in Green Anaesthesia
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Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Mars Veterinary Health Leads the Way in Green Anaesthesia

In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability, Mars Veterinary Health, in collaboration with Linnaeus UK veterinary group and Waltham Petcare Science Institute, is set to pilot an innovative anaesthetic gas capture technology to curb carbon emissions. This pioneering initiative marks a significant step forward in the veterinary industry's efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental stewardship.

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