Gut Microbiome, Nutrition
Christian Hoffmann, PhD
Scientists’ understanding of the host-microbiome relationship has evolved substantially during the past 15 years, revealing a complex interplay among diet, host genetics, microbiota, and health.
30-60 minutes
Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Nutrition
Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition)
Epithelial barrier dysfunction, oxidant injury, and inflammation are common to both atopic dermatitis and chronic inflammatory enteropathy in dogs. These shared features are attractive targets for nutritional approaches to patient management.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis, Nutrition
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.
30-60 minutes
Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Nutrition
Jodi Westropp, DVM, PhD, ACVIM
Is feline idiopathic cystitis merely inflammation of the bladder urothelium? What is the etiology of the inflammation? Learn the answers to these questions and others, including how to help affected cats.
30-60 minutes
Immunity, Life Stage Nutrition, Nutrition
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD
Explore the interplay between diet and the gut-associated immune system. From providing essential nutrients to modulating immune function, dietary interventions offer opportunities to optimize immune health and reduce immune-related disorders.
30-60 minutes
Immunity, Nutrition
Juan Ochoa Gautier, MD, FACS, FCCM
Arginine deficiency leads to severe metabolic abnormalities and immune dysfunction in human, feline, and canine patients. Learn about arginine deficiency syndrome, its consequences, and arginine replacement therapy in human medicine.
30-60 minutes
Immunity, Inflammation, Nutrition
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.
30-60 minutes
Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Nutrition
Expand your knowledge on how nutrition can be leveraged to modify inflammation and immunity.
30-60 minutes
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Geroscience, Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Microbiome, Nutrition
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.
30-60 minutes