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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

The Gut-Brain Axis and Those "Gut Feelings:" the Impact of B. longum (BL999) on Anxiety in Dogs

Anxiety, Gut-Brain Axis

The Gut-Brain Axis and Those "Gut Feelings:" the Impact of B. longum (BL999) on Anxiety in Dogs

Ragen T. S. McGowan, PhD

Anxiety-related behavioral issues are a top reason why pet owners relinquish dogs to shelters. Learn about anxiety prevalence, its signs, contributing factors and methods for modification. Dr. McGowan details the research that supports the roles of nutrition, the gut-brain axis and a novel dietary intervention in behavioral modification of anxious dogs.

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30-60 minutes

The Power of Nutrition

Nutrition

The Power of Nutrition

Lizzie Parker, PhD

A significant evolution in nutritional science has occurred during the past 20 years. Learn about science-based nutritional interventions for dogs and cats that demonstrate the true power of nutrition.

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Less than 30 minutes

2025 Learning Opportunities

2025 Learning Opportunities

Explore future dates and topics of free continuing veterinary education virtual events brought to you by the Purina Institute.  

2026 Learning Opportunities

2026 Learning Opportunities

Explore future dates and topics of free continuing veterinary education virtual events brought to you by the Purina Institute. 

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2026 From Early Care to Lifelong Health: Diarrhea Management in Puppies and Kittens

Diarrhea, Life Stage Nutrition

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2026 From Early Care to Lifelong Health: Diarrhea Management in Puppies and Kittens

Join leading veterinary experts for a case-based discussion on managing diarrhea in puppies and kittens, with a focus on reducing the risk of chronic conditions and promoting optimal health throughout adulthood.

WSAVA Webinar Series 2026

Nutrition

WSAVA Webinar Series 2026

Created for the entire veterinary care team, these sessions will strengthen your knowledge of how nutrition supports the management of common clinical conditions in daily practice.

Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025

3 Topics

Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025

Learn from globally renowned veterinary experts about the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on systemic health via the gut–brain and gut–skin axes.

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