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Chronic Enteropathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Nutrition and FMT for Chronic Enteropathy
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
Microbiome
Long-Term Evaluation of the Initial Response to Therapy Categorization in 60 Dogs With Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy
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
Dietary Elimination Trials, Microbiome
Day 1 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
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
Gut Health, Microbiome
Decision Making and Controversies in the Use of Gastric Acid Suppressants
Gastric acid suppressants are among the most overprescribed drugs in human and veterinary medicine. Consider these questions before prescribing one.
30-60 minutes
Diarrhea, Microbiome
Management of Acute Diarrhea—Implementing the New ENOVAT Guidelines
Learn how new recommendations can help guide management of canine acute diarrhea without antibiotics.
30-60 minutes
Fiber, Prebiotics
Differential Fermentation of Fibers by Dogs and Cats
Learn why testing fermentable fibers and prebiotics in specific species (i.e., dog versus cat) is both necessary and beneficial.
Less than 30 minutes
Epilepsy, Gut-Brain Axis
The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction
The gut–brain axis and diet play important roles in the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy, its comorbidities, and cognition.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis
The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD
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

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Feeding the Finicky Feline
Myriam Hesta, DVM, PhD, Dip ECVCN
Are you interested in learning what some feline experts do to manage their dysrexic patients? If so, watch Feeding the Finicky Feline.
60-90 minutes

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Nutritional Approaches to Comorbidities
Jennifer Larsen, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Explore how to create nutritional strategies for patients with more than one nutritionally responsive health condition.
60-90 minutes
Geroscience
Mitochondrial Cholesterol Metabolism and Signaling in Cell Survival
An overview of maladaptive mitochondrial cholesterol handling and trafficking associated with ageing and age-related diseases such as canine mammary cancer.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience, Immunity
Panel Discussion: Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function
Graham Pawelec, MA, PhD (Cantab), FGSA
Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, Rnutr
Niharika A. Duggal, BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCHE
Speakers at the 2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer questions and discuss topics related to Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function.
30-60 minutes