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Events

Data & Technology
Applying Big Data, Machine Learning, and AI to Improve Nutrition and Health
Julia Labadie, DVM, MSPH, PhD
Daniel Promislow, DPhil (Zoology)
Learn how big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are being used to advance veterinary medicine and shape the future of pet care.
60-90 minutes

Data & Technology
Purina Institute Global Summit 2025 Proceedings
Discover how advanced technologies are being harnessed to redefine pet health and nutrition science and empower veterinarians with smarter tools that enable more personalized pet care.
30-60 minutes

Nutrition, Osteoarthritis
Feeding Dogs with Osteoarthritis
Learn about the common causes and associated comorbidities of osteoarthritis, and how to integrate nutrition and physical rehabilitation into patient management plans.
60-90 minutes

Gut Health, Gut Microbiome
MFVE Scientific Summaries
Get an overview of scientific content presented during the 2024 event, with suggestions for applying microbiome science to clinical practice.

Gut Health, Nutrition
First-line Approach to GI Disease in Dogs and Cats
The Microbiome Forum Round Table 2025 brings together a panel of gastroenterologists and nutritionists to discuss the ongoing evolution of GI case management, including the foundational role of nutrition and addressing dysbiosis.
90+ minutes

Nutrition, Rehabilitation
The Intersection of Nutrition and Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Patients
Learn how you can use nutrition and rehabilitation to manage postoperative orthopedic recovery and chronic diseases in your orthopedic patients.
60-90 minutes

Feline Hydration
Practical Approach to Feline Hydration
Learn more about strategies to optimize voluntary water intake of cats.
60-90 minutes

Cognition, Senior Pet Needs
Proactive Approach to Diagnosing and Managing Canine CDS
Margaret E. Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB.
Learn more about evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management of canine cognitive dysfunction.
60-90 minutes

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Tips and Tools to Facilitate Nutritional Conversations
Learn new strategies to address common obstacles to discussing diets and provide practical solutions.
60-90 minutes

Chronic Kidney Disease, Nutrition
Comprehensive Management of Feline CKD
Lindsey Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Learn about approaches to comprehensive management of cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
60-90 minutes

Microbiome
Day 2 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD, Swedish Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sara Belchik, MS, PhD candidate
Patrick Barko, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Jennifer Reinhart, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP
The speakers who presented lectures during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2024 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.
Less than 30 minutes

Gut Microbiome
Microbiome Shifts in Canine and Feline Health and Disease
Shifts in gut microbiota taxa and/or diversity can result in functional changes in the microbiome. Learn why early recognition of microbiome shifts may improve management of patients with GI conditions.
30-60 minutes