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Hill’s Pet Nutrition presents a variety of topics to help enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and their pets. Listen to experts in feline medicine, surgery and nutrition discuss a variety of topics to help improve patient care & management in our interview series called Feline Purr-spectives. If you are you wanting something more on a specific medical topic? Check out our lecture series ”Gut Check” from key thought leaders around the world discussing new advances in microbiome medicine, diagnostics & nutrition to benefit patient care.
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Episodes

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
23 min
In this episode of Feline Purrspective, Dr. Lisa Restine sits down with board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Jonathan Stockman to unpack the complex relationship between phosphorus and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Equip yourself with the latest nutritional strategies essential for managing feline renal health. Learn how to navigate complex hormonal shifts and optimize long-term outcomes for your CKD patients.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
39 min
Join us for an insightful episode exploring the One Health Microbiome Resource, a groundbreaking collaboration between Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
We'll confidently discuss:
What the One Health Microbiome Resource is and why it's important.
The story behind this unique partnership.
How it helps us understand pet and human health.
Practical ways the veterinary healthcare team can use this resource for better nutrition.
Tune in for an authentic, fact-based conversation offering hope and a clear plan for the future of health. Discover how nourishing the gut can nurture the future, together.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
24 min
Dive into the fascinating connection between nutrition and healthy skin in companion animals. In this episode, we'll explore:
The clinical uses of Hill’s dermatologic portfolio.
Current knowledge of the gut microbiome's link to skin health.
The mechanism behind innovative technologies.
Key clinical findings from relevant studies.
Join Morgan Key for an authentic, fact-based discussion that highlights how targeted nutrition can powerfully impact the gut-skin axis.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
28 min
Ever wondered how chronic stress truly impacts cats, from their behavior to their gut? In this episode, we'll delve into feline stress, its triggers, and the physiological changes it causes, including in the gastrointestinal system.
You'll gain:
A clear understanding of current and new approaches to chronic stress management.
Insights into the crucial role of the microbiome in feline well-being.
Practical, take-home tips to educate pet parents both in and outside the hospital.
Join us for an authentic, fact-based conversation that empowers the veterinary healthcare team to confidently address and manage chronic stress in their feline patients.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
38 min
Join Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann as we explore the link between gut health and a healthy skin barrier in companion animals. This episode will help you:
Familiarize yourself with the skin microbiome and its interactions.
Understand how dysbiosis is linked to skin lesions and atopic dermatitis.
Discover mechanisms by which the gut microbiome and food influence skin health.
Learn intervention methods to restore skin barrier and homeostasis.
This is an authentic, fact-based conversation that empowers the veterinary healthcare team to confidently address and improve skin health through a deeper understanding of the gut-skin axis.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
47 min
In this talk Rob Knight, PhD provides examples of mechanisms underpinning different axes in mouse models and in humans, and discuss the surprising potential for non-antibiotic drugs, dietary, and fecal transplant interventions to modify disease processes or maintain health. He also outlines directions for future research that could rapidly translate these findings to other species, crucial for veterinary medicine.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
30 min
Join Dr. Jenessa A. Winston as we explore the essential world of microbiome diagnostics in veterinary medicine. In this episode, you'll learn to:
Define diagnostic stewardship and the crucial role veterinarians play.
Identify currently available microbiome diagnostics.
Understand the practical clinical utility of these powerful tools.
This is an authentic, fact-based conversation that empowers the veterinary healthcare team to confidently leverage microbiome diagnostics for better patient care.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
21 min
Join Dr. Stacey Bone and Jennifer Mitchell to understand how to navigate anticipated pet industry disruptors with success. You will learn how to identify "signals" and "disruptors" in the market today and how to plan for future success. We will unpack topics like:
How pet parents will choose the foods and products they buy in the future
How relationships that pet care providers have with their supply chain and customers evolve
What the environment will be like for authority and expertise in the pet industry
What will the generation of massive amounts of data by pets mean for providers

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
25 min
Join Bash Halow as we confidently explore the impactful presence of Artificial Intelligence in the veterinary profession. This episode will demystify what AI is, revealing its vast reach and its inherent limits. You'll discover how AI is already at work within your hospital walls and learn how you can soon partner with it to better connect with clients, enhance your time at work, and significantly improve your success as a care provider. We’ll also discuss how AI will revolutionize employee training and mentorship.
