Gut Health to Holistic Wellness: Dr. Catherine Ruggiero on the Microbiome

Join Peter Kenseth as he sits down with Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, Senior Manager of Scientific Communications at Hill's Pet Nutrition and one of just 89 board-certified veterinary nutritionists in the country. Discover how the microbiome is revolutionizing pet nutrition and why not all fiber is created equal!In this episode:- The science behind prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics- How Hill's ActivBiome+ technology targets specific health needs through specialized fiber blends- Why 70% of your pet's immune system lives in their gut- Hill's collaboration with Harvard's TH Chan School of Public Health- The surprising connection between pet and human microbiome researchLearn how specific prebiotic fibers can produce targeted health benefits beyond digestion and why Hill's is bringing ActivBiome+ to its Science Diet formulations.