Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
If you'd like to earn a certificate of attendance for continuing education for RACE, CAWA or NACA, please view this recording on Maddie's University: university.maddiesfund.org/products/behavior-problems-in-dogs-and-cats-whats-the-gut-got-to-do-with-it-on-demand
Co-hosts:
Jay Garza, Community builder, Nonprofit strategist, BIPOC Animal Well-Being Collective
Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
Presenter:
Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC, Owner, Texas Veterinary Behavior Services
A burgeoning body of research has clearly demonstrated a connection between gastrointestinal health and a variety of physical and mental disease processes. The gut microbiota has a powerful influence on our immune system and behavior. Historically when anxious animals presented with G.I. upset or diarrhea, the latter was blamed on stress. We now know that in many of these patients the gastrointestinal disruption occurred first and contributed to the anxious behavior. In this lecture we will briefly cover the anatomy and function of the gut microbiome. We will discuss some of the common behavior issues that we find are often clinically correlated with gastrointestinal signs as well as some diagnostic and treatment interventions.
This webcast has been pre-approved for .5 hr of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. It has also been pre-approved for .75 hour Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (CAWA) and by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
Key Takeaways:
• We know from a growing body of research that there is a connection between gastrointestinal health and a variety of physical and mental disease processes.
• A brief overview of the anatomy and function of the gut microbiome.
• An understanding of common behavior issues that we find are often clinically correlated with gastrointestinal signs, as well as some diagnostic and treatment interventions.
This webcast is intended for Veterinary professionals (vets, techs, support staff), Behavior staff and volunteers.
To comment or ask more questions about this meeting, please visit https://maddies.fund/communityconversation090926
About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie's Fund.
If you'd like to earn a certificate of attendance for continuing education for RACE, CAWA or NACA, please view this recording on Maddie's University: university.maddiesfund.org/products/behavior-problems-in-dogs-and-cats-whats-the-gut-got-to-do-with-it-on-demand
Co-hosts:
Jay Garza, Community builder, Nonprofit strategist, BIPOC Animal Well-Being Collective
Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
Presenter:
Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC, Owner, Texas Veterinary Behavior Services
A burgeoning body of research has clearly demonstrated a connection between gastrointestinal health and a variety of physical and mental disease processes. The gut microbiota has a powerful influence on our immune system and behavior. Historically when anxious animals presented with G.I. upset or diarrhea, the latter was blamed on stress. We now know that in many of these patients the gastrointestinal disruption occurred first and contributed to the anxious behavior. In this lecture we will briefly cover the anatomy and function of the gut microbiome. We will discuss some of the common behavior issues that we find are often clinically correlated with gastrointestinal signs as well as some diagnostic and treatment interventions.
This webcast has been pre-approved for .5 hr of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. It has also been pre-approved for .75 hour Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (CAWA) and by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
Key Takeaways:
• We know from a growing body of research that there is a connection between gastrointestinal health and a variety of physical and mental disease processes.
• A brief overview of the anatomy and function of the gut microbiome.
• An understanding of common behavior issues that we find are often clinically correlated with gastrointestinal signs, as well as some diagnostic and treatment interventions.
This webcast is intended for Veterinary professionals (vets, techs, support staff), Behavior staff and volunteers.
To comment or ask more questions about this meeting, please visit https://maddies.fund/communityconversation090926
About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie's Fund.
