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Metabolic Consequences of Aging in Small and Large Breed Dogs

Geroscience

Metabolic Consequences of Aging in Small and Large Breed Dogs

Ana Gabriela Jimenez, PhD

Explore the mechanisms that may allow small breed dogs to age more slowly than large breed dogs in the context of cellular metabolism and oxidative stress. 

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30-60 minutes

Evidence-Based Selection of Supplements in Clinical Practice

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Evidence-Based Selection of Supplements in Clinical Practice

Marge Chandler, DVM, MS, MANZCVS, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), MRCVS
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Learn an evidence-based approach to selecting supplements that can help pets thrive when supplements are part of a multimodal wellness plan.

Managing Difficult Chronic Enteropathy Cases

Chronic Enteropathy, Microbiome

Managing Difficult Chronic Enteropathy Cases

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Julia Fritz, DECVCN, FTÄ Tierernährung und Diätetik
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACV

Leading experts discuss management of difficult canine and feline chronic enteropathy cases with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based advice for veterinarians.

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90+ minutes

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Panel Discussion

Microbiome

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Panel Discussion

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS
Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN
Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)

The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Longitudinal Assessment of Toxigenic Clostridium perfringens Strains in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Diarrhea, Microbiome

Longitudinal Assessment of Toxigenic Clostridium perfringens Strains in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Helene Stübing, DVM

Is antimicrobial treatment necessary for dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome without signs of septicemia? Learn what a recent clinical study suggests.

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Less than 30 minutes

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Introduction

Microbiome

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 Introduction

Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Dr. Natalia Wagemans introduces Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 2 speakers, while Dr. Jan Suchodolski provides a brief preview of the day’s lectures.

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Less than 30 minutes

Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on the Microbiome of Healthy Cats Administered Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Microbiome

Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on the Microbiome of Healthy Cats Administered Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Jamie Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)

Can fecal microbiota transplantation reverse the effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis? Discover what a recent study shows.

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Less than 30 minutes

The Feline Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Disease

Gut Microbiome, Microbiome

The Feline Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Disease

Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS

Real clinical cases are used to demonstrate how the intestinal microbiome impacts development of common GI disorders in cats and how to manage intestinal dysbiosis.

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30-60 minutes

A Practical Approach to Dietary Fiber

Fiber, Microbiome

A Practical Approach to Dietary Fiber

Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN

A review of relevant properties of dietary fiber and how those traits determine which veterinary patients can benefit from their use.

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30-60 minutes

Companion Animal FMT Consortium: Guidelines for Clinical Practice

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Microbiome

Companion Animal FMT Consortium: Guidelines for Clinical Practice

Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

An introduction to microbiome medicine and fecal microbiota transplantation in companion animals, including a review of guidelines for clinical veterinary practice.

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30-60 minutes

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

Dysbiosis, Gut Microbiome

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.

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30-60 minutes

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Andrea Reisinger, DVM

Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.

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Less than 30 minutes