Control and Prevention In addition to treatment, appropriate sanitation is helpful in preventing spread of coccidiosis in kennels and catteries. Oocysts sporulate quickly once in the environment; daily removal of feces can aid in the prevention of coccidiosis.
How can coccidia be prevented?
Coccidial infections can be prevented by removing your dog's feces regularly from your yard or other areas where the dog goes to the bathroom. Because coccidia are found most often in puppies, it is important to have puppies examined for the parasite as soon as possible.
How can coccidia be transmitted?
Transmission: Coccidiosis is transmitted from animal to animal by the fecal–oral route. Infected fecal material can contaminate feed, water or soil; therefore, cattle can contract the disease by eating and drinking from contaminated sources, or by licking itself or other animals.
How do you prevent coccidia reinfection in dogs?
Remove any feces as soon as possible to prevent reinfection. Oocysts in the soil can be killed by spraying a diluted chlorine bleach solution at a dilution of 1 cup of bleach to one gallon of water. To avoid infection, prevent your dog from eating feces or potentially infected hosts such as mice or insects.
Is coccidia contagious during treatment?
Remember, the most common form of coccidia in cats, Isospora felis, is not contagious to people or dogs, and most adult cats eliminate the infection without any treatment. If you have a kitten, your cat is acting sick, or you're worried in any way, never hesitate to ask your local vet for help.
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