Overland Park, Kan., (Sept. 3, 2025) – Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Hill’s), a global leader in science-led nutrition, today announced the 2025 Hill’s Global Symposium, focusing on specialized care for aging pets. Hosted October 26-28 in Phoenix, Arizona, and livestreamed globally, the Symposium offers one of the largest free global education opportunities available for veterinary professionals.

Registration is now open for the event, titled “Strong Science, Long Lives,” which builds on Hill’s foundation of research on senior pet health. Attendees can gather in person or via a global livestream through Hill’s Veterinary Academy platform, offering free virtual access to the English-, Spanish-, and French-language feeds. Virtual registration also provides on-demand access to all sessions after the live event concludes.

The symposium provides a forum for leading experts from across the globe to discuss the power of nutrition and its place at the forefront of healthcare for aging pets. Attendees will gain innovative insights and practical applications to guide clinical decision-making, covering topics such as veterinary geroscience, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, mobility issues and clinical approaches to senior patients with multiple comorbidities, among other areas.

"The 'Strong Science, Long Lives' theme of this year's Hill's Global Symposium perfectly encapsulates our mission,” said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, chief veterinary officer of Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “We believe that by delving deep into the scientific study of aging (geroscience) and applying cutting-edge nutritional strategies, we can significantly improve the quality and longevity of life for aging pets.”

Attendees will hear from more than 18 renowned experts, including Hill’s scientists and nutritionists. Speakers will delve into the aging process as it relates to pets and their guardians - from cognitive dysfunction and concurrent conditions to hospice care and client communication. Among the distinguished presenters are:

• Keynote speaker Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow, Surgical Oncology, director of Columbine Health Systems Center for Health Aging and professor at Colorado State University, who will open the Symposium with a presentation on understanding the aging process through Great Danes and the science of longevity.
• Keynote speaker Natasha Olby, Vet MB, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology), professor of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at North Carolina State University, who will speak on mobility loss in senior dogs.
• Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, SA Nutrition), clinical associate professor in small animal and comparative gastroenterology at Texas A&M University, who will explore frailty and comorbidities in geriatric small animal patients.
• Allison McGrath, M.S., scientist at Hill’s with Global Clinical Nutrition and Claims, and Lisa Restine, DVM, DABVP (Feline), feline professional veterinary affairs manager at Hill’s, who together will explore the vital role of nutrition in feline cognition.

“As pets live longer, our understanding of their unique needs in their senior years must evolve,” said Dr. Chelsie Estey, chief veterinary officer of Hill’s Pet Nutrition U.S. “The Hill's Global Symposium stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing the veterinary profession. We are bringing together the brightest minds to share groundbreaking research and practical strategies that will empower veterinarians to truly champion healthy aging for every pet."

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is committed to supporting the health of senior pets through innovative therapeutic and wellness-based nutrition. The Symposium will highlight key Hill’s products such as the recently launched Hill’s Prescription Diet Brain Care + j/d, featuring science-based brain care for feline and canine patients, and Hill’s Prescription Diet Multi-Organ with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, providing complex support for aging feline and canine patients. Additionally, the event will showcase the critical roles of Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d and Hill’s Prescription Diet ONC-Care feline in comprehensive senior pet care, providing veterinarians with a complete suite of pet foods to help manage senior patient cases.

To learn more about the 2025 Hill’s Global Symposium, including the detailed agenda, full speaker roster, and registration information for the free virtual event, please visit Hill’s Veterinary Academy.

About Hill's Pet Nutrition

Founded more than 75 years ago, Hill's Pet Nutrition has been committed to providing pets with the best nutrition through extensive research and a scientific understanding of their specific needs. Their team of nearly 200 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists, and food scientists constantly strive to develop innovative solutions for pet health. Hill's offers a full line of products, including their Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition and Science Diet wellness products, which are available at veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com.

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