Stem Cell Therapy for Cats: The Next Big Thing? with Dr. Rebecca Windsor

Can stem cell therapy transform the future of feline medicine?
In this special Purr Podcast episode, recorded at the AVMA Convention 2026, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn sit down with veterinary neurologist Dr. Rebecca Windsor, to examine one of the most exciting developments in veterinary medicine: off-the-shelf stem cell therapies for cats. This episode is sponsored by an educational grant from Gallant.

What is the science behind the rapidly growing field of stem cell therapy?
Dr. Rebecca Windsor, DVM, DACVIM, is a board-certified veterinary neurologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. In 2025, she joined Gallant, where she currently serves as the Vice President of Veterinary Affairs. She wants to discover what the future may hold for regenerative medicine in pets! Dr. Windsor explains what stem cells actually are, how they can regulate inflammation, tissue repair, and immune function. We discuss feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), one of the most painful and frustrating diseases seen in cats. Learn why some cats don't respond to traditional treatments and why stem cell therapy is generating so much excitement as a potential new treatment option. What is the difference between older stem cell techniques and modern therapies? What are the current FDA regulations of veterinary stem cell therapies?

Show Notes
90-day study to support reasonable expectation of efficacy for refractory FCGS published in JFMS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40999564/

Clinical field study evaluating the safety and efficacy of allogeneic uterine-derived mesenchymal stem cells for refractory feline chronic gingivostomatitis:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41757710/

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell (MSC) Therapy for Feline Osteoarthritis: https://www.gallant.com/science-library/mesenchymal-stromal-cell-msc-therapy-for-feline-osteoarthritis/

RACE Approved CE for Regenerative Medicine Era: https://learn.gallant.com/

Learn more about Gallant: https://www.gallant.com/

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