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.
Can an older dog get coccidia from a puppy?
Coccidia are tiny single-celled parasites that live in the wall of your dog's intestine. They are found more often in puppies, but they can also infect older dogs and cats.
Can my dog give my other dog coccidia?
Is Coccidia Contagious to Other Dogs? Yes, coccidia is contagious to other dogs, and infections are more common in areas where many dogs are congregated in the one spot, such as in boarding kennels or amongst populations of stray dogs.
Do adult dogs need to be treated for coccidia?
Though some veterinarians prefer the use of other medication, like ponazuril. Often the medication is administered for 10-14 days. But, in some cases treatment can be necessary for longer, in some cases up till 25 days. The reinfection of dogs is very common as the coccidia survives for a long time in the environment.
How do dogs spread coccidia?
Your dog most likely became infected with coccidia from swallowing oocysts (immature coccidia) that are found in dog feces and soil contaminated with feces. Infected dogs pass oocysts in the feces.
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