Hill’s symposium puts the gut-skin axis in the spotlight

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has opened registration for its 2026 Global Symposium, a free continuing education event set for June 22-24 in Phuket, Thailand, with a global livestream and on-demand access through Hill’s Veterinary Academy. This year’s theme, “Healthy Skin Starts From Within,” will center on the gut-skin axis, with more than 10 veterinary experts and Hill’s scientists scheduled to cover topics including skin-microbe interactions in allergic disease, skin barrier health, canine atopic dermatitis, and nutritional strategies for dermatologic and gastrointestinal care. Hill’s says virtual registration is free for veterinary professionals across Asia, while the broader event will be livestreamed globally. (prnewswire.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary teams, the program reflects how quickly microbiome-focused dermatology is moving from theory into practical CE. Interest in the gut-skin axis has been building alongside broader research into dysbiosis, barrier dysfunction, and inflammatory skin disease, including canine atopic dermatitis. Recent reviews and canine studies suggest the biology is compelling, but they also show that evidence for microbiome-modulating interventions is still evolving, which makes practical, evidence-based discussion especially relevant for clinicians sorting through diet claims, adjunctive therapies, and long-term management plans with pet parents. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

What to watch: Watch for the final agenda, speaker lineup, and whether the symposium yields more practice-ready guidance on where nutrition and microbiome support fit into standard dermatology care. (prnewswire.com)