Microbiome Forum Lectures

Learn from globally renowned veterinary experts at the forefront of microbiome research and how to apply it to clinical practice.

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

Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVIM-CA

Jason Coe, DVM, PhD

Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

Melanie Werner, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)

An expert panel discusses how new research and evidence-based guidelines are changing approaches to management of diarrhea in dogs and cats.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD Julie Spears, PhD Holger Volk, DVM, DECVN, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, MRCVS Natalia

The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2023 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members. Dr. Natalia Wagemans delivers closing remarks.

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.

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.

Julie Spears, PhD

Learn why testing fermentable fibers and prebiotics in specific species (i.e., dog versus cat) is both necessary and beneficial.

Melanie Werner, Dr med vet, DECVIM-CA

Learn how new recommendations can help guide management of canine acute diarrhea without antibiotics.

Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

Gastric acid suppressants are among the most overprescribed drugs in human and veterinary medicine. Consider these questions before prescribing one.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Kathrin Busch, DVM, DrMedVet, DECVIM-CA Julien Dandrieux, BSc, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS Paula Giaretta, MedVet, MSc, PhD, DACVP Susan Hodel, B Vet Med

The day’s speakers join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.