Chronic GI Conditions

Chronic GI Conditions

Author: Ellie Groves/Laura Hughes January 17, 2024 Duration: 25:36

This podcast deals with chronic gastrointestinal (chronic enteropathy) conditions in dogs and cats such as colitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, malabsorption/ maldigestion, IBD, gastritis, enteritis and constipation. Vet Fi Farmer and Purina vet nurse Laura Hughes discuss what to consider when it comes to providing dietary support for these patients. This podcast is mainly aimed at veterinary professionals.


Ellie Groves hosts Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast, a series that cuts through the noise and confusion surrounding what we feed our animals. It’s designed for veterinary professionals and dedicated pet owners alike who are seeking grounded, science-based conversations. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, each episode takes a focused look at a specific topic, breaking down complex ideas into understandable segments. You’ll find discussions that explore the realities behind terms like raw, grain-free, and vegetarian diets for pets, or clarify what ingredients such as 'by-products' actually mean. The podcast provides a framework for evaluating commercial pet food claims, turning skepticism into practical knowledge. It’s essentially a resource for anyone who has ever been puzzled by pet food labels or wondered if popular dietary trends are truly beneficial. By addressing the most common and pressing questions with clarity, this podcast helps listeners make more informed decisions for the health of the dogs, cats, and other animals in their care. Tune in for straightforward talk that bridges the gap between nutritional science and the everyday reality of caring for a pet.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The Management of Renal Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:39
In this podcast, Laura Hughes and Fi Farmer talk about the management of renal disease which is a common condition in older cats.
Feline hydration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:37
In this podcast, Fiona Farmer and Laura Hughes discuss feline hydration, its importance and how it can be improved.
Purina and StreetVet discuss how they work together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:15
Purina supports UK charity StreetVet which is facing unprecedented demand for its services. In addition to winning over £70,000 of funding with the Purina Better with Pets prize in 2021 and again in 2023, StreetVet's cli…
Supporting pet owners with pet weight management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:15
In this podcast, Vet Nurse Laura Hughes discusses ways that veterinary professionals can best communicate with clients and gain their support for a weight management plan for their pets. Useful Links Determining Nutritio…
Dermatology and Nutrition – A Podcast for Veterinary Professionals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:18
In this episode, vet Fi Farmer and Ellie Groves, Purina Veterinary Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland discuss skin conditions in pets and the links with nutrition. This episode covers everything from skin allergies…
Chronic kidney disease in cats – a podcast for pet owners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:12
This episode is aimed at pet owners – especially those who own older cats or cats diagnosed with kidney disease. In this in depth session host and vet Fi Farmer talks to Ellie Groves, Veterinary Technical Manager for Pur…
Management of Feline CKD  – a podcast for veterinary professionals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:08
In this episode, vet Fi Farmer and Ellie Groves, Purina Veterinary Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland discuss chronic kidney disease in cats. A comprehensive review of everything from IRIS staging, to nutritional m…