Some cases of coccidia are asymptomatic, which means that the dog may not show any signs or symptoms but can still spread the disease, making them a “silent carrier.” Other infected dogs may show some or all of the above symptoms. Diarrhea is a common symptom in young or immunosuppressed dogs.
Can a dog have coccidia with no symptoms?
The most common clinical sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea, but most dogs that are infected with coccidia do not have any clinical signs.
How long can a dog have coccidia before showing symptoms?
The coccidia oocyst develops in 3 to 5 days within the intestine and is capable of passing infection.
How long does it take for coccidia to show symptoms?
It takes about thirteen days for illness to develop after the kitten first ingests coccidia. Consequently, kittens that become sick from a coccidial infection are at least two weeks old.
Can puppies be born with coccidia?
A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. However, once born, the puppy is frequently exposed to his mother's feces, and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts in her feces, then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop within the young animal's intestines.
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