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Geroscience, Gut Microbiome
The Gut Microbiome as a Target for Improving Brain Health During Ageing
An overview of the relationship between the gut microbiota and age-related changes in the brain, including opportunities for microbiota-based interventions in brain ageing.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience, Nutrition
How Old (and Healthy) Is Your Patient, Really?
Biological clocks may enable pet health by detecting how and when aging occurs, allowing veterinarians to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes that promote a healthy lifespan for pets.
Less than 30 minutes
Geroscience
The Dog Aging Project: State of the Science
An update is provided on the investigation into the genetic and environmental determinants of healthy aging in companion dogs, including data collection, analysis, and identification of factors associated with age-related health outcomes.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience
Epigenetic Clock Studies in Companion Animals
Epigenetic clocks, used to predict biological age from DNA methylation data, are a promising research tool that may facilitate the translation of interventions from humans to pets and vice versa.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience
Companion Animal Nutrition Summit 2023 Welcome and Introductions
Ryan Carvalho, MD, MBA
A welcome to the Purina Institute Companion Animal Nutrition (CAN) Summit 2023 that includes an overview of the Purina Institute, Nestlé Research & Development, and the program’s content organization.
Less than 30 minutes
Geroscience
Closing Remarks From the 2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit
Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, DACVS
Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Donald B. Palmer, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, FRSB
Michelangelo Campanella, PharmD, PhD, MRPharmS, PGCAP, FHEA, PHF, FRSB
Companion Animal Nutrition Summit program chairs share the key takeaway messages from their sections of the two-day event.
Less than 30 minutes
Geroscience
Metabolic Consequences of Aging in Small and Large Breed Dogs
Explore the mechanisms that may allow small breed dogs to age more slowly than large breed dogs in the context of cellular metabolism and oxidative stress.
30-60 minutes
Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Evidence-Based Selection of Supplements in Clinical Practice
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Learn an evidence-based approach to selecting supplements that can help pets thrive when supplements are part of a multimodal wellness plan.
60-90 minutes
Chronic Enteropathy, Microbiome
Managing Difficult Chronic Enteropathy Cases
Julia Fritz, DECVCN, FTÄ Tierernährung und Diätetik
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACV
Leading experts discuss management of difficult canine and feline chronic enteropathy cases with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based advice for veterinarians.
90+ minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Panel Discussion
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN
Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members.
Less than 30 minutes
Diarrhea, Microbiome
Longitudinal Assessment of Toxigenic Clostridium perfringens Strains in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome
Is antimicrobial treatment necessary for dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome without signs of septicemia? Learn what a recent clinical study suggests.
Less than 30 minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Introduction
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Dr. Natalia Wagemans introduces Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 speakers, while Dr. Jan Suchodolski provides a brief preview of the day’s lectures.
Less than 30 minutes