A new way to treat your dog's gut disease
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) uses healthy donor bacteria to restore your dog's gut — made on-site by our team, right here on the Gold Coast.
What is FMT?
Restoring gut health from the inside out
How it works
FMT (Faecal Microbiota Transplantation) uses carefully processed donor stool from healthy, screened dogs to introduce beneficial bacteria into your pet's gut.
The treatment is given as capsules — specially prepared for medical use. The goal is to replenish the "good" bacteria that may have been lost or disrupted due to illness, chronic disease, antibiotics, or stress.
Think of it as a gut reset — replacing a damaged microbiome with a healthy one.
Why it matters
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in your dog's immune system, digestion, and overall health. When that balance is disrupted, it can trigger a cascade of GI problems that are difficult to resolve with conventional treatment alone.
FMT is increasingly used in veterinary medicine as an effective option for dogs with chronic or treatment-resistant GI disease.
Made on-site by our team. Unlike treatments sourced externally, our FMT is produced in-clinic at The Vet Lounge Coomera — giving us direct control over quality, screening, and preparation.
Conditions we treat
Is FMT right for your dog?
FMT may be appropriate for dogs experiencing any of the following conditions. Not sure? Book a consultation and our vets will assess whether FMT is the right option.
The process
What to expect
From initial consultation through to treatment, here is how the FMT process works at The Vet Lounge Coomera.
Consultation
One of our vets will review your dog's history, current symptoms, and any previous treatments to determine whether FMT is appropriate and discuss what to expect.
Treatment
Our FMT is sourced from carefully selected and tested donor dogs. Donors are screened for pathogens, parasites, and general health to ensure safety and quality.
Unlike outsourced treatments, we prepare FMT capsules in-clinic at Coomera. This means tighter quality control and fresher product — produced by the same team treating your dog.
FMT is administered orally as capsules. Treatment protocols vary depending on the condition and your dog's response — your vet will walk you through the specific plan.
Follow-up
We monitor your dog's progress after treatment and adjust the plan as needed. Our team is available to answer questions throughout the process.
Why The Vet Lounge
One of the only practices in Australia offering this treatment
FMT is an emerging treatment in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be at the forefront of it on the Gold Coast.
Made on-site
We produce FMT ourselves, in-clinic. No third-party supply chain — just our team, our standards, and your dog's health.
Rigorous donor screening
Every donor dog is carefully tested and assessed before their microbiome is used in treatment. Your dog's safety comes first.
Specialist GI focus
Our vets have deep experience in canine gastrointestinal disease. FMT is one tool in a comprehensive approach to gut health.
Right here on the Gold Coast
No need to travel to a capital city. World-class GI treatment is now available locally, at Coomera.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
We understand that "faecal transplant" sounds unusual. But the science behind it is well established in human medicine and increasingly supported in veterinary practice. The process isn't about the waste itself — it's about the billions of beneficial bacteria it contains. When a dog's gut microbiome is disrupted, replenishing it with healthy donor bacteria can make a genuine difference. Our team is happy to walk you through the process in plain terms at your consultation.
When performed by a trained veterinary team using properly screened donors, FMT has a strong safety profile in dogs. Our rigorous donor screening process minimises the risk of transmitting pathogens. As with any treatment, there are individual factors to consider — your vet will assess your dog's suitability at the initial consultation.
This depends on the condition and how your dog responds. Some dogs benefit from a single course; others with chronic conditions may require repeated treatments. Your vet will outline an initial treatment plan and review it based on your dog's progress.
No referral is needed. You can contact us directly to book a consultation. If you have existing records from another vet (diagnosis, test results, medication history), bringing these along will help us assess your dog more thoroughly.
Costs vary depending on your dog's size, condition, and treatment protocol. We will provide a clear cost estimate at your initial consultation before any treatment begins. Please call us or use the booking form below and we will be happy to give you a general guide over the phone.
Antibiotic use is one of the most common causes of gut microbiome disruption in dogs. FMT is increasingly used following antibiotic treatment to help restore healthy bacterial balance. It's one of the scenarios where we see strong potential benefits — and your vet will assess whether the timing and circumstances are right for your dog.
Ready to find out if FMT is right for your dog?
Book a consultation with our team. We'll review your dog's history and let you know whether FMT is a good fit — no obligation, no pressure.
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