Chronic Kidney Disease, Diarrhea, Epilepsy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Fiber, Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD Julie Spears, PhD Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS Natalia
The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2023 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members. Dr. Natalia Wagemans delivers closing remarks.
30-60 minutes
Fiber, Gut Microbiome, Microbiome, Prebiotics
Julie Spears, PhD
Learn why testing fermentable fibers and prebiotics in specific species (i.e., dog versus cat) is both necessary and beneficial.
Less than 30 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome, Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Learn how dysbiosis is defined, how to evaluate intestinal dysbiosis using the dysbiosis index, and how to interpret the results obtained during acute and chronic conditions.
30-60 minutes
Fiber, Microbiome
Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN
A review of relevant properties of dietary fiber and how those traits determine which veterinary patients can benefit from their use.
30-60 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Diarrhea, Microbiome
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
How to interpret microbiome testing results in dogs with chronic enteropathies, when to suspect bile acid diarrhea, and how dysbiosis index results can be used to guide chronic enteropathy management.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Enteropathy, Diagnostic Evaluation, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Fiber, Microbiome, Nutrition, Probiotics
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Julia Fritz, DECVCN, FTÄ Tierernährung und Diätetik
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACV
Leading experts discuss management of difficult canine and feline chronic enteropathy cases with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based advice for veterinarians.
90+ minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF
Hear a brief overview of intestinal microbiota composition and importance, followed by an in-depth review of different methods for evaluating the gut microbiota with a focus on assay practicality and feasibility.
Less than 30 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Discover how no single test allows proper assessment of the gut microbiota and its function and why a combination of molecular tools, with an emphasis on the gut dysbiosis index, is needed for case management.
30-60 minutes
Fiber, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Nutrition
Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN
Learn about the mechanisms and impact of macronutrient changes and fiber on gut health and the microbiome, with a focus on clinical relevance.
30-60 minutes