If your dog has diarrhea that just won't go away, don't ignore it. It could be caused by a common intestinal parasite called Giardia that is spread through the poop of infected animals. Treatment typically involves medication (and thorough cleaning) to rid your pet and his environment of the parasite. 12 нояб. 2020 г.
Why does my dog still have Giardia after treatment?
Some strains of giardia are very resistant to treatment, but more often continually positive giardia tests are the result of re- infections than treatment failure. Here are the most common causes of reinfection: 1) Giardia are cysts are clinging to the pets fur. The pet then grooms itself and ingests more giardia.
How do you get rid of stubborn Giardia?
Giardia can be treated with prescription medication, which typically must be administered several times daily for 10 day or more. It's not unusual for treatment to have to be repeated in stubborn cases of giardiasis. Young pets may harbor the organism - and keep re-infecting themselves - for up to a YEAR.
Is Giardia hard to get rid of in dogs?
Giardia is a difficult parasite to get rid of because it's easy for your dog's environment to stay contaminated. If you don't take extra measures to deep clean her space, she may need more treatment.
Will my puppies Giardia ever go away?
Giardia will last until it is treated and removed from the environment, with multiple negative tests confirming the disease's resolution. The indoor and outdoor spaces that your dog uses must also be decontaminated, or your dog may become reinfected.
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