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Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Julien Dandrieux, BSc, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS

What is the evidence for antibiotic-responsive enteropathy and does it exist in dogs and cats? Dr. Julien Dandrieux addresses those questions. 

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30-60 minutes

The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction

Epilepsy, Gut-Brain Axis

The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction

Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS

The gut–brain axis and diet play important roles in the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy, its comorbidities, and cognition.

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30-60 minutes

Management of Acute Diarrhea—Implementing the New ENOVAT Guidelines

Diarrhea, Microbiome

Management of Acute Diarrhea—Implementing the New ENOVAT Guidelines

Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA

Learn how new recommendations can help guide management of canine acute diarrhea without antibiotics.

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30-60 minutes

The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD

Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis

The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD

Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD

Get new insights into how the gut microbiome, uremic toxins, hydration, and diet interact to influence the health of cats with chronic kidney disease. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Nutrition and FMT for Chronic Enteropathy

Chronic Enteropathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Nutrition and FMT for Chronic Enteropathy

Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, DECVIM-CA

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. 

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30-60 minutes

Differential Fermentation of Fibers by Dogs and Cats

Fiber, Prebiotics

Differential Fermentation of Fibers by Dogs and Cats

Julie Spears, PhD

Learn why testing fermentable fibers and prebiotics in specific species (i.e., dog versus cat) is both necessary and beneficial. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Feeding the Finicky Feline

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Feeding the Finicky Feline

Diana Delmain, DVM, DABVP (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.

Nutritional Approaches to Comorbidities

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Nutritional Approaches to Comorbidities

Aarti Kathrani, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), FHEA
Jennifer Larsen, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Explore how to create nutritional strategies for patients with more than one nutritionally responsive health condition. 

Mitochondrial Cholesterol Metabolism and Signaling in Cell Survival

Geroscience

Mitochondrial Cholesterol Metabolism and Signaling in Cell Survival

Michelangelo Campanella, PharmD, PhD, MRPharmS, PGCAP, FHEA, PHF, FRSB

An overview of maladaptive mitochondrial cholesterol handling and trafficking associated with ageing and age-related diseases such as canine mammary cancer. 

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30-60 minutes

Investigating the Potential of Targeting Microbiome Dysbiosis for Combatting Immunosenescence

Geroscience, Microbiome

Investigating the Potential of Targeting Microbiome Dysbiosis for Combatting Immunosenescence

Niharika A. Duggal, BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCHE

Microbiome-based therapies, which offer a range of health benefits, are attracting interest as a target for anti-immune ageing therapies. 

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30-60 minutes

Panel Discussion: Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function

Geroscience, Immunity

Panel Discussion: Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function

Donald B. Palmer, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA. FRSB
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. 

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30-60 minutes

Diet and Immune Function

Geroscience, Immunity

Diet and Immune Function

Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, RNutr

An introduction to the links between diet and immune function and the evidence for using diet in the prevention or management of health conditions. 

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30-60 minutes