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Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis
Gut-Kidney Axis: CKD and Constipation
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.
30-60 minutes

Inflammation, Nutrition
Nutritional Modulation of Immunity and Inflammation
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.
30-60 minutes

Immunity, Nutrition
Companion Animal Nutrition Summit 2024 Proceedings
Expand your knowledge on how nutrition can be leveraged to modify inflammation and immunity.
30-60 minutes

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome
Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management
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.
90+ minutes

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Incorporating Nutrition Into Palliative and Hospice Care
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.
60-90 minutes

Diarrhea, Microbiome
Day 2 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
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.
30-60 minutes

Microbiome
Abundance of Bacteria and Histopathologic Findings on the Small Intestinal Mucosa of Dogs With Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathies
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.
Less than 30 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, Gut Microbiome
Early-Life Antimicrobial Exposure and Association With Chronic Diarrhea During Adulthood in Cats
Research shows antibiotic administration during early life is associated with delayed microbiome maturation of kittens and development of chronic diarrhea in adult cats.
Less than 30 minutes

Diagnostic Evaluation, Dysbiosis
Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis
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.
30-60 minutes