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Originally Posted by Wrenee4  Yep looks like Giardia or Coccidea for sure. At this point it's a little hard to tell since there isn't any poo to look at. Don't worry too much at this point...just make sure you take in a sample tomorrow and get both looked for. Be specific too as they are both a little hard to find and have to be looked for. I would ask for a snap test for the Giardia. It costs a little more, but it's alot more reliable than a floatation test for the Giardia. Make sure she is eating though and give nutrical if you have it!! If it's coccidea you won't want to stop the poo as that's how they get it out. |
Kikko had BOTH giardia and coccidia (he also had another called isospora???) .. it was a HORRIBLE few months for us. but from your pics it definitely looks like one of the too. other than his diarrhea/soft stools/bloody stools, he was completely normal (good appetite, lots of energy, etc...) he was on meds for 6 wks was the longest i think ... we couldn't not determine what exactly was causing all his diarrhea and bloody stools. DEFINITELY do the tests that will specifically identify which parasite it is. Giardia is really hard to find .. we found ONE cell in one sample out of at least 15 samples, i swear. they are hard buggers to find.
i know how you feel brooke, don't worry she will get better, and you will be SO happy when you get that first good poop!!! haahaha! and you'll be able to lower hte vet visits from weekly to monthly.
and i am def part of the club that took pictures of kikko's bad poops! (my vet and i have a communication problem, so I use lots of videos and pictures to show him whats wrong. haha)
kikko and i send lots of hugs to you and tate!!!