Hill's Pet Nutrition 2025: Senior Care Symposium Frames Ageing as Preventable Biology

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. The Symposium is one of the largest free global education opportunities available for veterinary professionals worldwide.

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 register for the livestream through Hill's Veterinary Academy platform. Virtual registration also provides on-demand access to all sessions after the live event concludes. Simulated live streaming dates by region are as follows:

• Australia/New Zealand: October 29-30
• South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan: November 6-7

To register for Hill's Global Symposium, visit your country's registration link below:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Japan
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates

Hill's Global 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.

"The Hill's Global Symposium stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing the veterinary profession," said Dr. Jill Zigomanis, Director of Professional Veterinary Affairs, Hill's Pet Nutrition Asia. "As pets live longer, our understanding of their unique needs in their senior years must evolve. We are bringing together the brightest minds to share groundbreaking research and practical strategies to help veterinary professionals effectively manage and promote healthy aging for pets."

Hill's Pet Nutrition is committed to supporting the health of senior pets through innovative therapeutic and wellness-based nutrition. The Symposium will highlight Hill's products, 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 via country links above.

For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com.