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Old 04-12-2009, 01:52 PM   #8
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I am glad you took her to the vets. How old is SophieKate? She should be just fine now that you know what is wrong and she is on medication. I have never had a dog get guardia but I see on YT lots of dogs get it. I hear they get it from contaminated water. Does SophieKate go outside? I was just wondering if you know how she got it? I pray she will continue to improve.
Besides contaminated water, they also get it from other dogs via contaminated soil or other surfaces in kennels, dog parks, etc.

Giardia canis in Dogs

It is can also be transmitted to humans so disinfect everything and wash your hands constantly.
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