In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Katie Tolbert and Dr. Kylie Grady from Texas A&M University explore emerging insights in canine gastrointestinal health and preclinical enteropathy. They explain how early biomarkers, breed predispositions, and advanced diagnostics reveal hidden GI dysfunction in dogs long before symptoms appear. The conversation highlights how nutrition-focused interventions may support intestinal health and guide future research. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Subclinical intestinal changes identified in predisposed dogs resemble early inflammatory and functional alterations observed in human gastrointestinal disease long before clinical signs appear.” - Kylie Grady

Meet the guests:

Dr. Katie Tolbert is a Clinical Associate Professor in Small Animal and Comparative Gastroenterology at Texas A&M University, with extensive research in small animal nutrition and gastrointestinal diseases. 

Dr. Kylie Grady is a Graduate Assistant Researcher at Texas A&M University, focusing on canine gastroenterology and nutritional impacts on intestinal health. 

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:50) Introduction
• (02:20) Preclinical markers
• (05:33) Breed risk
• (07:56) Diet study
• (12:54) Oxidative stress
• (23:49) Fatty acids
• (30:25) Final Questions

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