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Can coccidia cause diarrhea?

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Because coccidia live in the intestinal tract and can cause diarrhea, they are often confused with intestinal worms, but coccidia are not worms. They are microscopic parasites that live within the cells that line the intestine.


How long does coccidia diarrhea last?

Treatment Options for Pets with Coccidia This means that the length of treatment is dependent on how many coccidia there are and how healthy the pet's immune system is. The medication is given until the diarrhea resolves, and then several additional days, usually 5-25 days.

Does coccidia cause diarrhea in dogs?

"In puppies and debilitated adult dogs, coccidiosis may cause severe watery diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal distress, and vomiting." However, in puppies and debilitated adult dogs, coccidiosis may cause severe watery diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal distress, and vomiting. In severe cases, death may occur.

Does coccidiosis cause diarrhea?

Coccidiosis, the disease caused by coccidia, may not cause any signs in dogs but is usually more serious in puppies. The most common sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea. More severe infections can cause bloody diarrhea. Severe infections, especially in puppies, can kill them.

How long does it take coccidia to clear up?

Treatment. Several oral medications may be used to treat coccidiosis. Most pets will require daily treatment for 5 to 10 days, but some pets will have to be retreated if the infection isn't resolved after the first or even second go-round.

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