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Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on the Microbiome of Healthy Cats Administered Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Microbiome

Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on the Microbiome of Healthy Cats Administered Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Jamie Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)

Can fecal microbiota transplantation reverse the effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis? Discover what a recent study shows.

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Less than 30 minutes

The Feline Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Disease

Gut Microbiome, Microbiome

The Feline Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Disease

Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS

Real clinical cases are used to demonstrate how the intestinal microbiome impacts development of common GI disorders in cats and how to manage intestinal dysbiosis.

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30-60 minutes

A Practical Approach to Dietary Fiber

Fiber, Microbiome

A Practical Approach to Dietary Fiber

Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN

A review of relevant properties of dietary fiber and how those traits determine which veterinary patients can benefit from their use.

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30-60 minutes

Companion Animal FMT Consortium: Guidelines for Clinical Practice

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Microbiome

Companion Animal FMT Consortium: Guidelines for Clinical Practice

Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

An introduction to microbiome medicine and fecal microbiota transplantation in companion animals, including a review of guidelines for clinical veterinary practice.

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30-60 minutes

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

Dysbiosis, Gut Microbiome

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.

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30-60 minutes

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Andrea Reisinger, DVM

Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.

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Less than 30 minutes

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 1 Panel Discussion

Microbiome

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 1 Panel Discussion

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Kelly Swanson, PhD
Helene Stübing, DVM
Andrea Reisinger, DVM

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

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Less than 30 minutes

The Role of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition and Health

Microbiome, Postbiotics

The Role of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition and Health

Kelly Swanson, PhD

Discover what is currently known about postbiotics, from what makes these biotics different to evidence of their potential benefits for dogs and cats. 

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30-60 minutes

Severe Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-responsive Diarrhea – Could It Be Bile Acid Diarrhea?

Diarrhea, Dysbiosis

Severe Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-responsive Diarrhea – Could It Be Bile Acid Diarrhea?

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

How to interpret microbiome testing results in dogs with chronic enteropathies, when to suspect bile acid diarrhea, and how dysbiosis index results can be used to guide chronic enteropathy management. 

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30-60 minutes

Life Stage Nutrition: Tips on When and How to Engage Clients in Nutrition Conversations

Life Stage Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Life Stage Nutrition: Tips on When and How to Engage Clients in Nutrition Conversations

Andrea J. Fascetti, VMD, PHD, DACVIM (SAIM, NUTRITION)
Cecilia Villaverde Haro, BVSC, PHD, DACVIM (NUTRITION), DECVCN

Leading veterinary nutrition experts discuss key aspects of life stage nutrition, including the impact of growth, neutering, obesity and aging. Drs. Fascetti and Villaverde provide practical, evidence-based advice regarding the timing of proactive life stage-based nutritional interventions, as well as tips for initiating client conversations and improving compliance.

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60-90 minutes

Addressing Client Questions & Concerns: Tips for Guiding Clients to Reliable Information on Pet Food

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Addressing Client Questions & Concerns: Tips for Guiding Clients to Reliable Information on Pet Food

Marge Chandler, DVM, MS, MANZCVS, DACVIM (SAIM, NUTRITION), MRCVS
Shoshana Verton-Shaw, RVT, VTS (NUTRITION)

A case-based discussion with international veterinary nutrition specialists on having meaningful nutrition conversations with pet owners. The conversation reviews why nutrition is challenging to discuss -- it is an emotional, complex and scientific area of veterinary medicine. Tips on how veterinary professionals can use the circle of nutrition in their client conversations are also provided.

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60-90 minutes

A transformational approach to managing allergies to cats

Cat Allergens

A transformational approach to managing allergies to cats

Antonella Muraro, MD, PhD
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD

What if the simple act of feeding a cat provided more options for your cat-allergic patients? Learn about an innovative approach that neutralizes the major cat allergen at its source in the cat’s saliva. 
This innovation reduces the major cat allergen while keeping the cat in its loving home – allowing you to reframe your conversations with cat-allergic patients. 

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Less than 30 minutes