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LuvMySissy · 07-22-2008, 08:58 AM

Sorry you are dealing with this. Giardia is very hard to treat and may never truly go away, but lay dormant until a stressor causing a relapse.

Unfortunately, my Sissy has had it twice. They can contract it from many sources. Bird droppings are the main contaminant and they can be found all over the place. Even dried, powder-like bird droppings contain it and they blow everywhere!!!!!! Standing water of any kind is the worst culprit, though walking on the sidewalk and then licking paws can be just as bad.

Everything your pup has come in contact with needs to be disinfected. It is also a good idea to wipe his bum with baby wipes after each potty to help make sure spores don't stay in contact with his coat.

We eventually trained Sissy on pee pads and her outside time is extremely limited and when coming back inside, feet pads, belly and face area are wiped with baby wipes. We also started her on a quality yogurt (I use either Stoneyfield Organic or Dannon Naturals) daily as her breakfast. This has tremendously helped as well and is highly endorsed by our vet.

Metronidazole was the only med that worked for her. It was in a liquid form that she took for 14 days. Make sure your pup continues to eat as anorexia is a common side-effect of Giardia. Especially since he is still very young. Please keep nutrical on hand. Good luck & PM me if I can help at all.

07-22-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Sorry you are dealing with this. Giardia is very hard to treat and may never truly go away, but lay dormant until a stressor causing a relapse. Unfortunately, my Sissy has had it twice. They can contract it from many sources. Bird droppings are the main contaminant and they can be found all over the place. Even dried, powder-like bird droppings contain it and they blow everywhere!!!!!! Standing water of any kind is the worst culprit, though walking on the sidewalk and then licking paws can be just as bad. Everything your pup has come in contact with needs to be disinfected. It is also a good idea to wipe his bum with baby wipes after each potty to help make sure spores don't stay in contact with his coat. We eventually trained Sissy on pee pads and her outside time is extremely limited and when coming back inside, feet pads, belly and face area are wiped with baby wipes. We also started her on a quality yogurt (I use either Stoneyfield Organic or Dannon Naturals) daily as her breakfast. This has tremendously helped as well and is highly endorsed by our vet. Metronidazole was the only med that worked for her. It was in a liquid form that she took for 14 days. Make sure your pup continues to eat as anorexia is a common side-effect of Giardia. Especially since he is still very young. Please keep nutrical on hand. Good luck & PM me if I can help at all. __________________ Sissy & Angel Last edited by LuvMySissy; 07-22-2008 at 08:59 AM.