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The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction

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The Gut–Brain Axis in Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction

Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS

The gut–brain axis and diet play important roles in the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy, its comorbidities, and cognition.

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30-60 minutes

The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD

4 Topics

The Gut–Kidney Axis and Its Role in Feline CKD

Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD

Get new insights into how the gut microbiome, uremic toxins, hydration, and diet interact to influence the health of cats with chronic kidney disease. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Feeding the Finicky Feline

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Feeding the Finicky Feline

Diana Delmain, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Myriam Hesta, DVM, PhD, Dip ECVCN

Are you interested in learning what some feline experts do to manage their dysrexic patients? If so, watch Feeding the Finicky Feline.

Nutritional Approaches to Comorbidities

Nutrition, Nutrition Conversations

Nutritional Approaches to Comorbidities

Aarti Kathrani, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), FHEA
Jennifer Larsen, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Explore how to create nutritional strategies for patients with more than one nutritionally responsive health condition. 

Mitochondrial Cholesterol Metabolism and Signaling in Cell Survival

Geroscience

Mitochondrial Cholesterol Metabolism and Signaling in Cell Survival

Michelangelo Campanella, PharmD, PhD, MRPharmS, PGCAP, FHEA, PHF, FRSB

An overview of maladaptive mitochondrial cholesterol handling and trafficking associated with ageing and age-related diseases such as canine mammary cancer. 

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30-60 minutes

Panel Discussion: Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function

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Panel Discussion: Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function

Donald B. Palmer, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA. FRSB
Graham Pawelec, MA, PhD (Cantab), FGSA
Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, Rnutr
Niharika A. Duggal, BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCHE

Speakers at the 2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer questions and discuss topics related to Immunosenescence: The Impact of Age on Immune Function. 

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30-60 minutes

Investigating the Potential of Targeting Microbiome Dysbiosis for Combatting Immunosenescence

6 Topics

Investigating the Potential of Targeting Microbiome Dysbiosis for Combatting Immunosenescence

Niharika A. Duggal, BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCHE

Microbiome-based therapies, which offer a range of health benefits, are attracting interest as a target for anti-immune ageing therapies. 

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30-60 minutes

Diet and Immune Function

5 Topics

Diet and Immune Function

Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, RNutr

An introduction to the links between diet and immune function and the evidence for using diet in the prevention or management of health conditions. 

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30-60 minutes

Implications of Immunosenescence and Inflammageing for Immunization of Older Individuals

3 Topics

Implications of Immunosenescence and Inflammageing for Immunization of Older Individuals

Graham Pawelec, MA, PhD (Cantab), FGSA

An overview of how age-related changes in the human immune system can add to the understanding of companion animal aging and immune function.

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30-60 minutes

Understanding How Age-Associated Changes of the Immune System Lead to Immune Dysfunction

Geroscience, Immunity

Understanding How Age-Associated Changes of the Immune System Lead to Immune Dysfunction

Donald B. Palmer, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, FRSB

The impact of age-related changes on the thymus and immune function and the link between the aging thymus and longevity.

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Less than 30 minutes

Panel Discussion: Mitochondria and the Metabolic Determinants of Aging and Longevity

Geroscience

Panel Discussion: Mitochondria and the Metabolic Determinants of Aging and Longevity

Michelangelo Campanella, PharmD, PhD, MRPharmS, PGCAP, FHEA, PHF, FRSB
Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Gino Cortopassi, PhD
Yuanlong (Gary) Pan, BVM, PhD

Speakers from the Mitochondria and the Metabolic Determinants of Aging and Longevity section of the  2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer questions related to their presentations. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Optimal Nutrition for Promoting Healthy Brain Ageing in Dogs

4 Topics

Optimal Nutrition for Promoting Healthy Brain Ageing in Dogs

Yuanlong (Gary) Pan, BVM, PhD

A brief review of age-related changes in the brain and how specific nutrients can support brain health in healthy senior dogs and those with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. 

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Less than 30 minutes