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Originally Posted by jrsygal37  Hi guys. I'd like to pick the brains (LOL) of anyone who has experience with Giardia. I've been offered a little one about 12 weeks and weighing 1.5 lbs. that was brought into rescue. My home inspection is tomorrow but I have a concern. She has tested positive for Giardia. I've never had experience with this and I'm concerned as I have my other Yorkies and I do not want them to contact it.
I did call my vet's office today and the tech there said that it's common and that as long as they their bathroom area is separate and that the fecal is picked up immediately that it will not pass to the other dogs. The thing is I also googled it and it seems a little more contagious then what my vet's office has stated.
I'd like to hear from anyone with experience with this. Thanks so much in advance.
Elaine |
It is very contagious, but very treatable. Unless you have a poo eater it can be kept from the other dogs by keeping the area clean. They give meds for several days then do a re-check and almost all the time its gone by the next visit for re-check. I do know some people have had a more tough time getting rid of it, so hopefully they will put in their info for you.