The coccidia oocyst develops in 3 to 5 days within the intestine and is capable of passing infection.
What is the incubation period for coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis affects chicken of all ages, but the infection begins at younger age when the immune system is immature. The disease affects both the intestine and caecum with incubation period of 5–6 days respectively (Musa et al. 2010).
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 do you know if your dog has coccidia?
Fecal exams by a veterinarian are the best way to check for coccidia. These should be done at your dog's yearly visit or if they are showing clinical signs, especially diarrhea. Try to avoid environments with dogs or puppies that are currently infected with coccidia.
Can coccidia be asymptomatic?
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.
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