Diagnostic Evaluation, Diarrhea, Microbiome
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
How to interpret microbiome testing results in dogs with chronic enteropathies, when to suspect bile acid diarrhea, and how dysbiosis index results can be used to guide chronic enteropathy management.
30-60 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF
Hear a brief overview of intestinal microbiota composition and importance, followed by an in-depth review of different methods for evaluating the gut microbiota with a focus on assay practicality and feasibility.
Less than 30 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Discover how no single test allows proper assessment of the gut microbiota and its function and why a combination of molecular tools, with an emphasis on the gut dysbiosis index, is needed for case management.
30-60 minutes
Gut Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Learn how the gut microbiome is a metabolic and immunologic organ that plays an important role in health and disease. Dr. Suchodolski also explores the relationship between the microbiota, dysbiosis and systemic organ disease.
Less than 30 minutes
Gut Microbiome
Gail Czarnecki-Maulden, MS, PhD
Learn how probiotic strains are identified and developed, and uncover the truth behind common myths and misconceptions about probiotics and synbiotics.
30-60 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
Gut Microbiome
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Get a clinically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and learn how the microbiome affects and is affected by host health and disease.
Less than 30 minutes
Fiber, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Nutrition
Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN
Learn about the mechanisms and impact of macronutrient changes and fiber on gut health and the microbiome, with a focus on clinical relevance.
30-60 minutes
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Gut Microbiome
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Experts discuss the current evidence for FMT, its benefits and risks, how it should be performed, and when FMT is appropriate in clinical cases.
30-60 minutes