Science of Nutrition Symposia

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Science of Nutrition Symposia

Discover how unlocking the power of nutrition through scientific research results in innovations that help improve pet health.

Events

Bovine colostrum for gut and immune health: perspectives from human physical stress models

Immunity, Microbiome

Bovine colostrum for gut and immune health: perspectives from human physical stress models

Glen Davison, PhD

Bovine colostrum has received considerable attention as a dietary supplement that may confer immune and gut health benefits. Explore the research that indicates the beneficial effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune function and intestinal integrity in people during acute and chronic exercise-induced stress.

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30-60 minutes

What's Really Important in Dietary Management of Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease, Nutrition

What's Really Important in Dietary Management of Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

When it comes to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), veterinary professionals need to feed the cat, not just the kidneys. Explore the functions of diet for cats with CKD, key nutrients of concern and supporting evidence. Dr. Dottie Laflamme outlines important considerations when selecting a diet for geriatric cats with CKD.

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30-60 minutes

Select clinical syndromes in dogs and cats that may benefit from feeding colostrum

Immunity, Microbiome

Select clinical syndromes in dogs and cats that may benefit from feeding colostrum

Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

A number of positive effects have been documented in healthy research dogs and cats while being fed bovine colostrum-supplemented food. Dr. Michael Lappin discusses potential clinical uses of bovine colostrum-supplemented food using three common clinical problems in cats and dogs as examples.

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Less than 30 minutes

Human Allergy to Cats: Essential Information for Veterinarians

Cat Allergens

Human Allergy to Cats: Essential Information for Veterinarians

Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS

What do veterinarians need to know about human allergies to cats? Get a brief overview of the condition, including its prevalence, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and management. Since human allergies to cats impact cat welfare and the human-animal bond, veterinary professionals may be able to help clients reduce their exposure to cat allergens as part of allergy management.

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Less than 30 minutes

The impact of cat allergies on the cat and the human-animal bond

Cat Allergens

The impact of cat allergies on the cat and the human-animal bond

Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS

Many factors can affect and alter the bond between owner and cat. The human-animal bond, including why people choose to own or not own a pet, is briefly reviewed. Discover what research reveals about the reasons pets, particularly cats, are relinquished.

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Less than 30 minutes