Chronic Kidney Disease, Diarrhea, Epilepsy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Fiber, Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM 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
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
Chronic Kidney Disease, Feline Hydration, Gut Microbiome, Nutrition
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.
Less than 30 minutes
Cognition, Epilepsy, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Senior Pet Needs
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.
30-60 minutes
Chronic Kidney Disease, Diarrhea, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Microbiome
Learn from globally renowned experts about evidence-based, clinically relevant microbiome science for practicing veterinarians.
90+ minutes
Gut Microbiome, Immunity
Holly Lutz, PhD
Explore the important role of the gut and its microbiome in host immunity and inflammation, including mechanisms of host-microbe interactions and variations in their relationship throughout the animal kingdom.
Less than 30 minutes
Anxiety, Cognition, Epilepsy, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis
Karin Allenspach, Dr.med.vet. DECVIM-CA, PhD, AGAF
Delve into the growing evidence that supports the pivotal role of the gut-brain axis in cognition, anxiety and epilepsy in humans and pets.
Less than 30 minutes
Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Probiotics
Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Probiotics and synbiotics exert their effects through numerous mechanisms. Explore the current scientific evidence behind their role in modulating the host immune response.
30-60 minutes