Clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema as an adjunctive treatment in dogs with chronic enteropathy: a randomised controlled trial.
Clinical evidence update from The Journal of small animal practice
Clinical Context
Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for canine patients, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated
A study published in The Journal of small animal practice in 2026 evaluated clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema as an adjunctive treatment in dogs with chronic enteropathy: a randomised controlled trial..
Key Findings
To evaluate the clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema, as an adjunctive treatment in the management of dogs with chronic enteropathy. Blinded, randomised controlled trial. Dogs with chronic enteropathy (>3 weeks of small or mixed intestinal diarrhoea) were randomly allocated to either the faecal microbiota transplantation or standard treatment group (ratio 1:1) via blinded selection. Dogs in the standard treatment group had a diet change only, while dogs in the faecal microbiota transplantation group had a diet change and faecal microbiota transplantation. faecal microbiota...
Why It Matters for Veterinary Professionals
For veterinary professionals, the practical value of this work lies in how the findings may support more structured clinical assessment, clearer monitoring, and more informed decisions for canine patients.
Practical Interpretation
The results should be interpreted in the context of the study design, population, inclusion criteria, and clinical setting. Application in practice should consider patient-specific risk factors, available diagnostics, local standards of care, and clinician judgment.
Clinical Takeaway
Overall, the study adds useful evidence for clinicians seeking to align daily practice with current veterinary research while maintaining a balanced, case-by-case approach.
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