Microbiome Forum Lectures

Events
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
Chronic Enteropathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Nutrition and FMT for Chronic Enteropathy
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.
30-60 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, Microbiome
Management of Acute Diarrhea—Implementing the New ENOVAT Guidelines
Learn how new recommendations can help guide management of canine acute diarrhea without antibiotics.
30-60 minutes
Fiber, Prebiotics
Differential Fermentation of Fibers by Dogs and Cats
Learn why testing fermentable fibers and prebiotics in specific species (i.e., dog versus cat) is both necessary and beneficial.
Less than 30 minutes
Epilepsy, Gut-Brain Axis
The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction
The gut–brain axis and diet play important roles in the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy, its comorbidities, and cognition.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Gut-Kidney Axis
The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD
Get new insights into how the gut microbiome, uremic toxins, hydration, and diet interact to influence the health of cats with chronic kidney disease.
Less than 30 minutes
Chronic Enteropathy, Microbiome
Managing Difficult Chronic Enteropathy Cases
Julia Fritz, DECVCN, FTÄ Tierernährung und Diätetik
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACV
Leading experts discuss management of difficult canine and feline chronic enteropathy cases with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based advice for veterinarians.
90+ minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Panel Discussion
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN
Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members.
Less than 30 minutes
Diarrhea, Microbiome
Longitudinal Assessment of Toxigenic Clostridium perfringens Strains in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome
Is antimicrobial treatment necessary for dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome without signs of septicemia? Learn what a recent clinical study suggests.
Less than 30 minutes