Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis, Nutrition
Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Learn how the relationship between the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys, known as the gut-kidney axis, is relevant to a discussion of constipation and chronic kidney disease in cats.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Immunity
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
An overview of immune complex-mediated glomerular diseases of dogs and cats, including glomerular anatomy, classification, causative agents, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and clinical implications.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease
Bianca Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Progression of chronic kidney disease in cats is multifactorial, poorly understood, and highly variable. Learn more about the eight factors that have been implicated in renal inflammation, fibrosis, and disease progression.
30-60 minutes
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
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
Chronic Kidney Disease, Diarrhea, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Microbiome
Learn from globally renowned experts about evidence-based, clinically relevant microbiome science for practicing veterinarians.
90+ minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Nutrition
Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
When it comes to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), veterinary professionals need to feed the cat, not just the kidneys. Explore the functions of diet for cats with CKD, key nutrients of concern and supporting evidence. Dr. Dottie Laflamme outlines important considerations when selecting a diet for geriatric cats with CKD.
30-60 minutes