Purina Announces $1.5M Donation to UC Davis to Advance Pet Health
Multi-Year Programs Seek to Drive Innovation in Pet Nutrition and Excellence in Veterinary Education
Veterinarians play a critical role in the health and well-being of our pets. To help support the next generation of veterinarians and in honor of International Day of Veterinary Medicine, Purina has announced its donation of $4.5 million to three top veterinary schools in the U.S. to drive innovation and excellence in pet health and veterinary education over the next five years and beyond. The collaborations will support research in emerging areas of pet health including healthy aging and mobility in dogs and GI issues in cats and dogs, as well as support scientific exploration and advancements from students and faculty.
"Veterinarians play such a pivotal role in caring for our pets," said Purina Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Kurt R. Venator. "These three new programs build on Purina's decades-long history of supporting veterinary schools and students and promise to offer exciting scientific and nutritional advances to help our pets live long, healthy lives." The three beneficiaries and programs include:
The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded $1.5 million to establish the Purina Distinguished Program in Gastrointestinal Health and Wellness. Gastrointestinal conditions are among the most common health issues in pets, and this five-year program aims to drive advancements in canine and feline gastrointestinal health solutions.
"These efforts aim to uncover new insights that will impact future innovations and change the lives of pets and the people who love them – and the veterinarians who care for them," shared Dr. Venator.