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    The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD

    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

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    The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction

    Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS


    The gut–brain axis and diet play important roles in the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy, its comorbidities, and cognition.

    30-60 minutes

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    Differential Fermentation of Fibers by Dogs and Cats

    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

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    Management of Acute Diarrhea—Implementing the New ENOVAT Guidelines

    Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA


    Learn how new recommendations can help guide management of canine acute diarrhea without antibiotics.

    30-60 minutes

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    Decision Making and Controversies in the Use of Gastric Acid Suppressants

    Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

    Gastric acid suppressants are among the most overprescribed drugs in human and veterinary medicine. Consider these questions before prescribing one.

    30-60 minutes

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    Day 1 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks

    Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, DECVIM-CA Julien Dandrieux, BSc, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS Paula Giaretta, MedVet, MSc, PhD, DACVP Susan Hodel, B Vet Med

    The day’s speakers join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.

    Less than 30 minutes

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    Long-Term Evaluation of the Initial Response to Therapy Categorization in 60 Dogs With Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy

    Susan Hodel, B Vet Med

    Does the categorization of chronic inflammatory enteropathy in canine patients change over time? Answers can be found in the results of this study.

    Less than 30 minutes

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    Nutrition and FMT for Chronic Enteropathy

    Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, DECVIM-CA

    Greater understanding of canine and feline intestinal microbiomes enable the use of nutritional strategies and novel therapies such as fecal microbiota transplantation to manage chronic enteropathies.

    30-60 minutes

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    Abundance of Bacteria and Histopathologic Findings on the Small Intestinal Mucosa of Dogs With Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathies

    Paula Giaretta, MedVet, MSc, PhD, DACVP

    What histopathological changes are occurring in the small intestine of dogs with chronic inflammatory enteropathies? A recent study evaluating samples from three institutions offers important insights.

    Less than 30 minutes