Microbiota Science Takes Centre Stage In Purina® PRO PLAN® Symposium 2026

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7th April, 2026 09h39

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Veterinary professionals are invited to explore the latest advances in gut health and pet nutrition at the Purina® PRO PLAN® Symposium,the official pre-symposium of the Eurogut Congress 2026. The symposium, titled ‘Navigating Microbiota Dynamics Applicable to Pet Nutrition’, will be held on 6^th May and will explore how microbiota science is shaping the future of gut health and pet nutrition.

Following the success of the previous Purina® PRO PLAN® Symposia, the event will take place in Rhodes, Greece and online, running from 9:00am to 4:30pm (CEST) / 8:00am to 3:30pm (BST). Simultaneous translation will be available in French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, alongside English

Sessions will explore the influence of feeding practices on gut health, how microbiota can be modulated through diet, the role of biomarkers in microbiome-related diseases, the importance of in vitro models in gastrointestinal research, and microbiota-targeted strategies for managing chronic enteropathies.

Attendees will also explore the role of probiotics in influencing canine behaviour and have the opportunity to review real-life case reports. The symposium will also examine the responsibilities of pet food companies in promoting canine welfare, alongside the important connections between pets and their human companions.

The event will conclude with an interactive round table discussion, offering attendees the opportunity to share insights with industry experts and contribute to the wider conversation.

The speaker line-up includes leading experts from around the world, including Dr Aarti Kathrani (BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM, FRCVS), Dr Jan S. Suchodolski (DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF; Texas A&M University), Dr Kelly S. Swanson (PhD; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and Dr Linda Toresson (DVM, PhD; Swedish Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine).

Beatriz Sanz, B2B VHCP Scientific Comms & Event Lead at Purina, spoke about the upcoming event, saying, “It’s been encouraging to see the Pre-Eurogut Symposium develop over the years. “This event is designed to help vets in practice translate emerging microbiota science into meaningful clinical decisions. Alongside the latest research, it offers a valuable space to exchange experiences with peers and discuss how these insights can be applied in real-world cases.”

Veterinary professionals can register to attend free of charge via: Purina PRO PLAN Symposium 2026 | Vet Center

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