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Purina Institute Microbiome Forum (Virtual Event)
Microbiome science may seem complex, but integrating it into your practice can be straightforward. This virtual event is designed for busy, practicing veterinarians who want clinically relevant, evidence-based insights—no matter where you are in the world.
Transform Pet Care Worldwide as You Harness Microbiome Science in Practice
Microbiome science may seem complex, but integrating it into your practice can be straightforward. This virtual event is designed for busy, practicing veterinarians who want clinically relevant, evidence-based insights—no matter where you are in the world.
This year’s program focuses on the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on systemic health via the gut–brain and gut–skin axes. Discover how these connections impact canine and feline behavior, dermatologic conditions, gastrointestinal (GI) health, and real-world treatment strategies for your patients.
Featured Topics
Gut–Brain Axis and Behavior
- The microbiota–gut–brain axis in health and disease
- Evidence and application in veterinary behavioral medicine
- Links between gut health and mood-related presentations in pets
Early-Life Factors and Long-Term Health
- Early-life stressors, antibiotic exposure, gut barrier function, and associations with later-life GI and skin diseases
Canine Health and Disease Management
- Paroxysmal dyskinesia in dogs: response to a gluten-free, hydrolyzed diet
- The role of the gut–skin axis in canine atopic dermatitis
- Nutrition strategies to support optimal skin health in dogs
Biotics and Microbiome Therapies
- Myths and misperceptions about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
- Practical considerations for fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
See the full agenda for more details.
Why should you attend this event?
- Learn from leading veterinary experts in microbiome research and related specialties
- Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately to case management
- Explore evidence-based, clinically relevant microbiome science in a non-promotional setting
- Deepen your understanding of the intestinal microbiome and its role in systemic health
- Earn up to 5.5 RACE-approved CE credits (live attendance only; jurisdictions recognizing RACE approval)