[Wylie's Mom]

I couldn't even post about this until today, bc I was so upset and scared.

Wylie had diarrhea for 2 days, firmed up, then had it again, had his stool tested - totally negative.

My Marcel is 18 weeks old, 1 pound 5 ounces - a little guy. He then developed diarrhea, we kept a really close eye on him - appetite/water intake was wonderful. Almost brought him in the 2nd day - but then he appeared to be improving, so I thought I'd save him the vet stress AND assumed he was on the mend, similar to Wylie's "virus".

Well, the next day - woke up, checked on him - he seemed lethargic and I noticed some red blood in a stool and then a more "blackened" stool - which usually indicates blood from further within. I about died.

Took him to vet, tested stool for everything, couldn't find a thing. Left him there for the day to get fluids/sugars and meds. Was crying on and off all day bc they couldn't find out what was wrong.

They re-did the test for Giardia and he indeed tested a "weak positive" for Giardia. Now, Giardia isn't all that uncommon - but we're in the desert!!!

My vet says there has been quite an increase in her Giardia cases. Granted, we've had a bunch of recent rain here, but who would've thought?

I guess just be aware that there seems to be more Giardia recently - and if you suspect your PUPPY might have it, get him to the vet immediately bc it is especially dangerous to them and can be fatal.

Marcel is back home, on antibiotics, panacur, prescription vitamins, a stomach 'coater', and prescription diet (geesh). But, he is doing well and is really perky this morning. I'm so thankful he is okay and that they found out what was wrong.

What a scare.

Ann