Program areas at Westie Foundation of America
Grant for the study of the potential application of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of canine atopic dermatitis. Recent studies have shown that in addition to the skin barrier and immune cell dysfunction, the gut microbiome is a major player in allergy development. This represents a novel, low-cost treatment for dogs with atopic dermatitis. Awarded to the University of Zurich.
Publication and distribution of the Foundation's newsletter, Westie Wellness. It is distributed to over 1000 members of the Westie community including Westie owners, breeders, veterinarians and researchers.
Award of three scholarships to veterinarians who are engaged in research in areas related to the mission of the Foundation. One scholarship was awarded to a Clinical Fellow through the Canine Health Foundation. The other 2 were awarded directly to the researchers. Scholarships were in the amount of $5000 each
Collection, shipping, processing, preservation and storage of samples for the Westie Biobank. Includes cost of liability insurance for this effort.
Grant to the University of Georgia to update the Westie Healthbook to include new chapters as well as an update to existing content.
Cost of communications tools Contant Contact and EIN Presswire to facilitate mass communication with the Westie Community.