- Chaitman, Jennifer;
- Jergens, Albert E;
- Gaschen, Frederic;
- Garcia-Mazcorro, Jose F;
- Marks, Stanley L;
- Marroquin-Cardona, Alicia G;
- Richter, Keith;
- Rossi, Giacomo;
- Suchodolski, Jan S;
- Weese, J Scott
The gastrointestinal tract of dogs, cats, and other mammals including humans harbors millions of beneficial microorganisms that regulate and maintain health. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a procedure involving the administration of a fecal infusion from a healthy individual (donor) to a patient with disease to help improve health. Despite the effectiveness of FMT to treat intestinal disorders in humans, in particular recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, there is a paucity of scientific data regarding the application of FMT in veterinary patients. Here, we outline key aspects of FMT in small animal practice.