Purina Institute Events

Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, RNutr

An introduction to the links between diet and immune function and the evidence for using diet in the prevention or management of health conditions.

Marcus Böhme, MSc, PhD

An overview of the relationship between the gut microbiota and age-related changes in the brain, including opportunities for microbiota-based interventions in brain ageing.

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.

Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Probiotics are live microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts confer a beneficial health effect on the host. Most information about pet probiotics focuses on gastrointestinal disease management. But could a probiotic modulate the immune response of dogs and cats? Dr. Michael Lappin reviews evidence that shows some probiotics may enhance or dampen the immune system.

Ragen T. S. McGowan, PhD

Anxiety-related behavioral issues are a top reason why pet owners relinquish dogs to shelters. Learn about anxiety prevalence, its signs, contributing factors and methods for modification. Dr. McGowan details the research that supports the roles of nutrition, the gut-brain axis and a novel dietary intervention in behavioral modification of anxious dogs.

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Probiotics and synbiotics exert their effects through numerous mechanisms. Explore the current scientific evidence behind their role in modulating the host immune response.

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Explore the current clinical evidence for probiotics and synbiotics for dogs and cats, including their nongastrointestinal effects. Learn how to select an appropriate probiotic or synbiotic for clinical cases.