Gastroenterology expertise leads the way in this emerging therapeutic option for patients Clinicians from the Internal Medicine Service of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies' Hospital for Small Animals, led by Dr. Silke Salavati, have established a new service that allows a novel treatment for acute and chronic gut diseases to be treated more routinely.Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) involves transferring trillions of healthy gut bacteria from a healthy donor dog or cat to a matching patient to help improve their gut microbiota and health.The Hospital has established a faecal donor bank so that FMT is readily available at all times to animals that might need it. Donor animals are regularly health screened and all faecal samples collected are screened using the Dysbiosis Index (DI) to ensure maximal gut health.Gastroenterology ExpertiseWith two gastroenterology experts in the Internal Medicine Service, Dr Julian Dandrieux and Dr Silke Salavati, the Hospital for Small Animals is leading the way in this emerging therapeutic option for it's patients. It's FMT bank is the first and only bank of its type in the UK that fully adheres to the strict donor selection criteria recommended by the Companion Animal Faecal Bank Consortium, a group of international experts who are currently compiling guidelines for vets on how to screen, process and administer FMT to dogs and cats.We are committed to provide the best care possible to our patients and give our clients piece of mind that everything is done to the highest standards possible.Dr. Silke SalavatiHead of Internal Medicine Service, Hospital for Small AnimalsFor more information about this service, please email fmt@ed.ac.uk About the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than 800 staff and almost 1400 students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos. The School comprises: The Roslin Institute The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems The Roslin Innovation Centre The Hospital for Small Animals Equine Veterinary Services Farm Animal Services Easter Bush Pathology The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Tags HfSA Vet Publication date 19 Jun, 2023
