Purina Institute Brings Nutrition Science to the Global Veterinary Stage at World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2026

Purina Institute will join WSAVA Congress in Poland to help veterinary teams turn trusted nutrition science into practical support for clients and their pets

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- Purina Institute will join veterinary professionals from around the world at the 51st World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress in Warsaw, Poland, taking place 13–15 October 2026. As an ongoing Diamond Partner of WSAVA, Purina Institute will support the congress through its sponsored "Food for Thought" educational stream including eight globally renowned speakers, and as the sole sponsor of the WSAVA Global State of Companion Animal Veterinary Practice Report 2026, which will launch during the event.

At WSAVA 2026, delivered in partnership with the Polish Small Animal Veterinary Association (PSAVA) and the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), Purina Institute's sponsored "Food for Thought" stream will highlight the role of nutrition in veterinary care, with presentations on hot topics including canine atopic dermatitis, antimicrobial stewardship and feline kidney disease.

"The WSAVA World Congress offers an important opportunity to listen, learn and share science that can make a difference in everyday veterinary practice," said Dr Marianne Lomberg, Head of Purina Institute. "Through our ongoing partnership with WSAVA, we are helping make nutrition knowledge more accessible and actionable so veterinary teams can support healthier, longer lives for pets."

Beyond the congress, Purina Institute supports several WSAVA committees and initiatives that help veterinary teams apply science in practice. This includes contributing to work with the Nutrition, Education, Animal Welfare and Wellness Committees, as well as work related to One Health and Therapeutics Committees. The Purina Institute also supports strategic WSAVA initiatives through regional Continuing Education events, the annual webinar series and the WSAVA Nutrition Guidelines Course.

Purina Institute believes science is more powerful when it is shared. Its partnership with WSAVA reflects a shared goal: translating trusted, evidence-based nutrition science into practical guidance that empowers veterinary teams to put nutrition at the center of pet health discussions.

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About Purina Institute
Purina Institute believes science is more powerful when it is shared. As a global professional organization, it shares Purina's leading-edge research and evidence-based information from the wider scientific community in accessible, actionable ways, empowering veterinary professionals to use nutrition to help pets live better, longer lives.

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