Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fecal microbiota transplantation as treatment for digestive issues
By Chaitman, Jennifer & Gaschen, Frédéric·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·Veterinary Internal Medicine and Allergy Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with digestive issues may benefit from a treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which involves transferring healthy gut bacteria from a donor to help restore balance in the dog's intestines. This method has shown promise in treating both acute and chronic digestive problems in dogs, similar to its use in humans for certain infections. While more research is needed, FMT could be a helpful option for dogs suffering from ongoing gastrointestinal disorders.
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Abstract
In people, fecal microbiota transplantation is recognized as the best treatment modality for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in people, and its value is currently investigated in the treatment of other diseases associated with an abnormal gut microbiome. In dogs, intestinal dysbiosis has been documented in many acute and chronic digestive diseases as well as in diseases of other organ systems. There are only few published studies evaluating the benefits of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in canine gastrointestinal disorders. They provide evidence that FMT may be beneficial in the treatment of acute intestinal diseases and hope that the technique might also be useful for the management of chronic enteropathies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33131919/