All events

Events banner

Purina Institute Events

Discover our free pet nutrition educational content featuring global veterinary experts.

Events

Gut-Kidney Axis: CKD and Constipation

Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis

Gut-Kidney Axis: CKD and Constipation

Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

Learn how the relationship between the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys, known as the gut-kidney axis, is relevant to a discussion of constipation and chronic kidney disease in cats.

VIEW EVENT

30-60 minutes

Nutritional Modulation of Immunity and Inflammation

Inflammation, Nutrition

Nutritional Modulation of Immunity and Inflammation

Simin N. Meydani, DVM, PhD

Normal immune and inflammatory responses are influenced by many factors, including aging and nutrition. Learn how specific nutrients can modify inflammatory and cell-mediated immune responses.

VIEW EVENT

30-60 minutes

Companion Animal Nutrition Summit 2024 Proceedings

Immunity, Nutrition

Companion Animal Nutrition Summit 2024 Proceedings

Expand your knowledge on how nutrition can be leveraged to modify inflammation and immunity.

VIEW PROCEEDINGS

30-60 minutes

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management

Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Jason Coe, DVM, PhD
Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Melanie Werner, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)

An expert panel discusses how new research and evidence-based guidelines are changing approaches to management of diarrhea in dogs and cats.

Incorporating Nutrition Into Palliative and Hospice Care

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Incorporating Nutrition Into Palliative and Hospice Care

Julie A Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition),
Beth Marchitelli, DVM, MS

Get expert insights into incorporating nutrition into palliative and hospice care to preserve the quality of life for pets with chronic and life-limiting health conditions. 

Day 2 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks

Diarrhea, Microbiome

Day 2 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA
Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD
Julie Spears, PhD
Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS
Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD

The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2023 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members. Dr. Natalia Wagemans delivers closing remarks. 

VIEW EVENT

30-60 minutes

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

Microbiome

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. 

VIEW EVENT

Less than 30 minutes

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

Microbiome

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. 

VIEW EVENT

Less than 30 minutes

Day 1 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks

Dietary Elimination Trials, Microbiome

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. 

VIEW EVENT

Less than 30 minutes

Decision Making and Controversies in the Use of Gastric Acid Suppressants

Gut Health, Microbiome

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. 

VIEW EVENT

30-60 minutes

Early-Life Antimicrobial Exposure and Association With Chronic Diarrhea During Adulthood in Cats

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Early-Life Antimicrobial Exposure and Association With Chronic Diarrhea During Adulthood in Cats

Eva Stavroulaki, DVM, PhD, MRCVS, DECVIM-CA

Research shows antibiotic administration during early life is associated with delayed microbiome maturation of kittens and development of chronic diarrhea in adult cats. 

VIEW EVENT

Less than 30 minutes

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Diagnostic Evaluation, Dysbiosis

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

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

Learn how dysbiosis is defined, how to evaluate intestinal dysbiosis using the dysbiosis index, and how to interpret the results obtained during acute and chronic conditions. 

VIEW EVENT

30-60 minutes