Gut feeling: role of microbiota in pet health and nutrition to be explored

VETERINARY professionals are being invited to explore the latest advances in gut health and

pet nutrition at a forthcoming event.

The Purina PRO PLAN Symposium - the official pre-symposium of the Eurogut Congress 2026 - will take place on May 6.

Titled ‘Navigating Microbiota Dynamics Applicable to Pet Nutrition’, the event 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 but is available to watch online.

It runs from 9am to 4:30pm (CEST), which is 8am to 3:30pm (BST). Simultaneous translation will be available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, alongside.

Sessions will explore the influence of feeding practices on gut health, how microbiota

can be modulated through diet and the role of biomarkers in microbiome-related

diseases.

It will also cover the importance of in vitro models in gastrointestinal research, and

microbiota-targeted strategies for managing chronic enteropathies.

On top of that, attendees will explore the role of probiotics in influencing canine behaviour and have the opportunity to review real-life case reports.

And the symposium will 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, Dr Jan S. Suchodolski, Dr Kelly S. Swanson and Dr Linda Toresson.

Beatriz Sanz, B2B VHCP scientific comms and event lead at Purina, said: "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