The Gut–Brain Axis in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Evidence and Clinical Practice
The Gut–Brain Axis in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Evidence and Clinical Practice
Speaker:
Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB
Date: 12 November 2025
Location: Virtual
Unlock insights into the powerful gut–brain connection that is changing veterinary behavioral medicine for a subset of patients.
In this presentation, Dr. Julia Albright shares the story of Otis—an anxious, leash-reactive dog whose stress triggered chronic gastrointestinal issues—to illustrate how stress, anxiety, and microbiome health intersect.
Discover the science behind the gut–brain axis, how its dysregulation can manifest in both central nervous system and gastrointestinal signs, and strategies for managing these cases. Watch now to learn how a multimodal biopsychosocial approach—one that combines diet, psychobiotics, environmental modification, and medications—can improve outcomes.
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