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Can coccidia kill my dog?

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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 Can dogs live with coccidia?

What is Coccidia? Coccidia is a protozoa passed through the stool. An infected dog will eliminate the feces containing the organism into the environment, where it can survive for up to one year.

Can dogs live with coccidia?

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

Can dogs recover from coccidia?

Is there a cure for coccidiosis in dogs? Coccidia can be cured with appropriate medications like sulfadimethoxine or ponazuril. Proper sanitation is also necessary to eliminate the infection from the surrounding environment. While resistant to most disinfectants, steam will destroy coccidia.

Does coccidia cause death?

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

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