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Dogs sought for new faecal matter transplantation study
"We are interested in seeing if FMT will help the management of chronic enteropathy in dogs." - Julien Bazelle, Davies.

Trial aims to see whether FMT can help manage chronic enteropathy in dogs 

Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) in Hertfordshire are looking for canine patients with chronic small intestinal diarrhoea to take part in a novel study on faecal matter transplantation.

Chronic diarrhoea in dogs is currently managed by a change in diet, the use of probiotics or antibiotics - which can risk of development of antibiotic resistant infections – or the use of immunosuppressive agents if the previous methods fail to control the signs.

This trial – which is is being conducted in association with Willows Veterinary Centre and eight other private practices or universities – aims to assess whether faecal matter transplantation (FMT) helps to resolve clinical signs of chronic diarrhoea more quickly.

Julien Bazelle, a European veterinary specialist in small animal internal medicine at Davies, said: “We are interested in seeing if FMT will help with the management of chronic enteropathy in dogs.

“The goal is to recruit, over a short period of time, canine patients with chronic small intestinal diarrhoea, for a randomised trial in which the cohort receives or not FMT at the time of the initial investigations and prior to any other treatment.”

The study is seeking dogs aged six months to ten years, with a history of chronic small intestinal diarrhoea, that have not received probiotics, antibiotics or steroids recently.

Half of the canine patients will receive FMT through a retention enema during the sedation for their routine abdominal ultrasound, while the other half will be managed without FMT.

If you have a potentially suitable patient please contact: julien.bazelle@vetspecialists.co.uk or Fergus.Allerton@willows.uk.net

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.