In this adaptation of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2025, learn about qualities of therapeutic gastrointestinal diets, including digestibility, protein, and fiber content, and other components of multimodal management of chronic enteropathy.

Diet modification can play an important role in a multimodal approach to managing dogs with immunosuppressant-responsive enteropathy.

Diet plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of cats with food-responsive enteropathy.

Addition of dietary fiber is key to managing dogs with fiber-responsive colitis and chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea.

Therapeutic protocols are modified when new information becomes available. One recent protocol change concerns antibiotic use for diarrhea. Share this handout with clients to help explain why antibiotic use for diarrhea is not recommended.

Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.

Hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, whether they are experiencing an acute or chronic condition. Recognition and treatment of malnutrition should be prioritized in hospitalized dogs and cats to improve health outcomes. 

In this adaptation of the Microbiome Forum Round Table 2026, read about management modalities for puppy and kitten acute diarrhea, focusing on nutrition and intestinal microbiome support, and long-term ramifications of GI disease.

Discover how food aversion and avoidance develop in pets; gain expert tips to prevent, recognize, and manage these behaviors; and learn how to help owners avoid reinforcing poor appetite behaviors.

Pet owners enjoy giving treats to their pets. They may use treats as a reward or a disguise for medications or supplements. But if not given judiciously, treats and snacks can contribute a significant amount of calories to a pet’s daily intake.

Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.

Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.