Mumbai, July 9, 2026 (BFN Bureau): Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) and the Advanced Veterinary Care Foundation (AVCF), operating as Small Animal Hospital, Mumbai (SAHM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the science of pet nutrition and companion animal health.
The collaboration aims to enhance the well-being of companion animals by combining SAHM’s clinical expertise in small animal healthcare with Tata Chemicals’ capabilities in scientific research, ingredient innovation, and product development.
Science-Led Approach to Emerging Pet Nutrition Needs
TCL and SAHM plan to identify unmet needs in pet nutrition and translate these insights into science-based, evidence-driven solutions. The collaboration will utilize Tata Chemicals’ R&D capabilities in ingredient science, prebiotic nutrition, and formulation development, along with SAHM’s clinical expertise in therapeutic interventions for small animals.
Driving Better Outcomes for Companion Animal Well-being
The partnership seeks to improve digestive health, nutrition, and overall quality of life for companion animals, addressing the expectations of pet owners for scientifically validated nutrition solutions. Future testing or validation of developed solutions will be conducted independently through accredited veterinary institutions, adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Pramod Batra, Head – Hospital Administration & Services, Small Animal Hospital, Mumbai, said: “At SAHM, we are committed to advancing the standards of care and well-being for companion animals through clinical excellence and compassion. We see this collaboration with Tata Chemicals as an opportunity to contribute our domain expertise towards a structured exchange of knowledge that can inform better nutritional understanding for pets. We look forward to a partnership rooted in science, ethics, and a shared goal of improving animal health outcomes.”
Dr. Richard Lobo, Head – Innovation, R&D, Business Excellence and Chief Ethics Counselor, Tata Chemicals Limited, said: “Our purpose has always been rooted in the belief that science must serve a larger societal good. The collaboration with TATA Small Animal Hospital, Mumbai is an opportunity to extend this enduring philosophy to one of the most needed frontiers of care—the well-being of companion animals, especially those that are rescued and in need of focused attention and care. By bringing together SAHM’s clinical excellence with our capabilities in nutrition science, research, and innovation, we aim to build a robust knowledge ecosystem that advances evidence-based solutions for small animal health.”
Key Takeaways
- Tata Chemicals and Small Animal Hospital, Mumbai have signed an MoU.
- The collaboration focuses on advancing pet nutrition and companion animal health.
- It aims to develop science-based, evidence-driven nutrition solutions.
- Future testing will comply with ethical and regulatory standards.
