Adverse Food Reactions, Immunity
Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSC, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM
Learn how immune system dysregulation and reduced tolerance to otherwise innocuous food components result in development of food allergies in dogs.
30-60 minutes
Adverse Food Reactions, Immunity, Microbiome
Liam O’Mahony, PhD, PD
Both gut and skin host highly interactive ecosystems that contribute to immune responses. Learn how dysbiosis of the skin microbiome correlates with atopic dermatitis and food allergies in people.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Feline Hydration, Gut Microbiome, Nutrition
Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD
Get new insights into how the gut microbiome, uremic toxins, hydration, and diet interact to influence the health of cats with chronic kidney disease.
Less than 30 minutes
Feline Hydration
Sarah M. A. Caney, BVSc, PhD, DSAM (Feline), MRCVS
Encouraging cats to consume more water is an important recommendation in a number of situations, including conditions associated with polyuria or increased fluid loss, lower urinary tract disease, chronic constipation and advanced age. Using different cases from her practice, Dr. Caney provides suggestions for supporting patient hydration and encouraging voluntary fluid intake.
30-60 minutes
Feline Hydration
Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS
Cats are efficient at maintaining hydration. However, those cats with certain health conditions may benefit from greater total water intake. Dr. Sparkes provides a brief overview of feline hydration and the conditions in which water intake may be critical for health.
Less than 30 minutes
Feline Hydration
Brian Zanghi, PhD
Studies have indicated that water supplements can be highly palatable to cats. These studies demonstrated that cats not only drink more liquid, but maintained higher liquid intake when given access to nutrient-enriched water. Consequently, urine volume increased and urine specific gravity decreased. Cats that need greater hydration would benefit from a water supplement.
Less than 30 minutes
Feline Hydration
Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a common syndrome in veterinary practice and typically represents 4-6% of cases presented in general practice. While a number of different identifiable causes of FLUTD are recognised, studies have found that feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) accounts for 55-75% of cases. An evidence-based review of the causes and management of FIC is provided, with an emphasis on dietary management and environmental modification.
Less than 30 minutes