Companion Animal Nutrition Summit

Kate E. Creevy, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

An update is provided on the investigation into the genetic and environmental determinants of healthy aging in companion dogs, including data collection, analysis, and identification of factors associated with age-related health outcomes.

Steve Horvath, PhD

Epigenetic clocks, used to predict biological age from DNA methylation data, are a promising research tool that may facilitate the translation of interventions from humans to pets and vice versa.

Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD, Ryan Carvalho, MD, MBA

A welcome to the Purina Institute Companion Animal Nutrition (CAN) Summit 2023 that includes an overview of the Purina Institute, Nestlé Research & Development, and the program’s content organization.

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

An overview of changes in the gut microbiota composition across the lifespan of dogs and cats and the impact of those changes on microbiota functions.