Photo courtesy Hill's Pet Nutrition Hill’s Pet Nutrition will host its 2026 Global Symposium, “Healthy Skin Starts from Within,” from June 22–24, 2026, focusing on the gut-skin axis in companion animals. The symposium will explore several topics, including skin-microbe interactions in allergic disease, skin barrier function, and updates in canine atopic dermatitis. Event highlights: Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DipACVD, DipECVD, DipACVM, professor of Dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will open the event with a presentation on the intricate connection between the gut microbiome and dermatologic health. Elise Robertson, BS, BVetMed, MANZCVSc (Feline), DipABVP (Feline), FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS, ABVS, will delve into the essential intellectual, emotional, and cultural intelligences that define modern feline practice. Alyssa Toillion, BS, MPH, PhD, senior scientist at Hill’s Pet Nutrition with Global Clinical Nutrition and Claims, will share insights on the positive dermatologic impacts of hydrolyzed protein food with a specialized prebiotic fiber blend in adult dogs. Sara J. Ramos, DVM, DACVID, dermatologist at Capital Area Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Specialists of Greater New Orleans, will explore the latest updates on canine atopic dermatitis, as well as the effects of elimination diet trials in dogs and cats. Photo courtesy Hill's Pet Nutrition Additional sessions will examine nutritional strategies for dermatologic and gastrointestinal health, including the role of hydrolyzed protein diets and prebiotic fibers. The symposium will take place in Phuket, Thailand, and will be livestreamed globally via the Hill’s Veterinary Academy platform, with on-demand access available after the event. Registration is free of charge to veterinary professionals worldwide. Registration links are below: For English-speaking veterinary professionals For Spanish-speaking veterinary professionals
