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Can coccidiosis be fatal?

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"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.


Is coccidiosis serious?

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.

Can coccidia be left untreated?

Coccidiosis can cause severe health problems when left untreated, but with good sanitation practices and regular veterinary care, it can be prevented or caught early so your puppy can get back to good health.

How long does coccidia take to go away?

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.

How do you get rid of coccidia in puppies?

The only Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for coccidia is sulfadimethoxine, which must be prescribed by a veterinarian. There are other drugs that are used with some success in the treatment of coccidia, such as ponazuril, which has shown to be effective from the most current published research.

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