Franck Péron, DVM, MSc, PhD, DipECAWBM (AWSEL), graduated from Alfort Veterinary School and then studied animal cognition before specialising in neurosciences, gaining his PhD from Paris Ouest University. After a short time in the pharmaceutical field, he joined the pet food industry and is now part of the global research and innovation team at Royal Canin as a pet and product science specialist for the reproduction/lactation /growing lifestage. In parallel, Dr. Péron is a member of the WSAVA Animal Welfare Committee, as well as the ASAB Ethical Committee.