How I Established FMT in Practice
How I Established FMT in Practice
Speaker:
Francesco Lotti, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)
Date: 13 November 2025
Location: Virtual
Dr. Francesco Lotti offers a practical, case-based introduction to integrating fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) into a multimodal approach for managing chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats. Using real-world cases, he illustrates how evaluating dysbiosis, understanding its metabolic impact, and incorporating FMT can improve clinical outcomes—often earlier and more effectively than when FMT is reserved as a therapy of last resort.
The session provides clear, step-by-step guidance for implementing an FMT protocol in general practice, including:
- Donor selection and screening
- Sample preparation and storage
- Dosing strategies
- Practical tips to minimize patient discomfort
Dr. Lotti also reviews current evidence from retrospective and prospective studies, highlighting response rates, predictors of success, and the importance of long-term monitoring in dysbiotic patients.
For veterinary professionals seeking an accessible, practice-ready overview of FMT and its role in managing challenging GI cases, this presentation is an invaluable resources.
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