Science of Nutrition Symposia

Events

Gut-Kidney Axis
Clinical Implications of the Gut–Kidney Axis
Feline chronic kidney disease is not just about kidneys. Learn how gut health, dysbiosis, nutrition, and uremic toxins impact disease progression and influence the health of cats with chronic kidney disease.
30-60 minutes

Nutrition
Nutritional Innovations: Advancing Pet Health
Explore Purina’s evidence-based innovations in pet nutrition, longevity, and behavior, and see how science supports enhanced clinical outcomes.
30-60 minutes

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations
Expert Panel Discussion
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Sandra Lyn, PhD
Jodi L. Westropp, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Jason Gagné, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Leading experts address audience questions and present evidence-based insights on feline nutrition, feeding behavior, chronic kidney disease and lower urinary tract disease management, and caregiver communication.
30-60 minutes

Dermatology
Feline Atopic Syndrome: Clinical Approach and Management
Explore the latest insights on feline allergic diseases as Dr. Galia Sheinberg breaks down feline atopic syndrome, clinical presentations, diagnostic strategies, and symptom management.
30-60 minutes

Feeding Behaviors, Food Aversions
Feline Feeding Behavior & Palatability: Insights to Support Appetite
Discover how behavioral science is reshaping feline nutrition. Obtain insights into learned feeding behaviors, taste aversion, and practical strategies to support sick or stressed cats.
30-60 minutes

Immunity, Probiotics
Use of Nutrition to Immune Stimulate and Lessen Stress
Explore how targeted nutrition and an Enterococcus lactis SF68-containing probiotic can support the feline immune system and reduce stress. Get actionable insights in this evidence-based lecture.
30-60 minutes

Gut Health, Microbiome
Optimizing the Microbiome for Gastrointestinal Health
Explore practical, evidence-based strategies for modifying the feline gut microbiome through the targeted use of diet, fiber, and probiotics.
30-60 minutes

Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Urine for a Challenge—Suggestions for Cats With Chronic LUTD
Learn how stress, pain, and environment interact in cases of feline idiopathic cystitis—and why the “Five Ps” framework and MEMO therapy are key to long-term management.
30-60 minutes

Feline Hydration, Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Hydration for Cats With LUTD
Learn evidence-based hydration strategies to reduce risk of feline lower urinary tract disease development, including feline idiopathic cystitis, urolithiasis, and urinary tract infections.
30-60 minutes

Cat Allergens
A transformational approach to managing allergies to cats
Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD
What if the simple act of feeding a cat provided more options for your cat-allergic patients? Learn about an innovative approach that neutralizes the major cat allergen at its source in the cat’s saliva.
This innovation reduces the major cat allergen while keeping the cat in its loving home – allowing you to reframe your conversations with cat-allergic patients.
Less than 30 minutes

Feline Hydration
Hydration support and encouraging voluntary fluid intake in cats
Encouraging cats to consume more water is an important recommendation in a number of situations, including conditions associated with polyuria or increased fluid loss, lower urinary tract disease, chronic constipation and advanced age. Using different cases from her practice, Dr. Caney provides suggestions for supporting patient hydration and encouraging voluntary fluid intake.
30-60 minutes

Feline Hydration
Medical benefits associated with a higher water in-take in cats
Cats are efficient at maintaining hydration. However, those cats with certain health conditions may benefit from greater total water intake. Dr. Sparkes provides a brief overview of feline hydration and the conditions in which water intake may be critical for health.
Less than 30 minutes