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How long is coccidia contagious?

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Created: 2022-04-18 14:39:10

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Coccidia eggs are not infectious until they form spores hours or days after leaving the cat. Frequent litter box changes and excellent hygiene help prevent the spread of the parasite, especially in shelters or catteries.


How long does coccidia take to go away?

How is coccidiosis treated? Your veterinarian may prescribe a sulfa-type antibiotic called sulfadimethoxine, which is usually given for 5-25 days. In severe infections, it may be necessary to repeat the treatment.

Is coccidia contagious during treatment?

Coccidia is contagious between dogs. Fortunately, the protozoa are host-specific, so while cats can become infected with certain subspecies of Isospora, your dog cannot pass the disease to cats in the household. Similarly, the disease is not contagious for humans.

Is coccidia highly contagious?

Is coccidia in cats contagious to humans or other pets? Coccidia can infect cats, dogs, and even humans. Fortunately, host animals are usually affected by different species of coccidia, which means that spreading the infection between different species (e.g. from cat to dog) is highly unlikely.

How do you stop coccidia from spreading?

Control and Prevention1In addition to treatment, appropriate sanitation is helpful in preventing spread of coccidiosis in kennels and catteries.2Oocysts sporulate quickly once in the environment; daily removal of feces can aid in the prevention of coccidiosis.Coccidia - Companion Animal Parasite Council

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