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Originally Posted by IHeartSnS  Spike has Coccidia, What my vet told me is that it is indeed a parasite but it's nothing to worry about unless the dog starts having symptoms. It's hard to get rid of and isn't worth it if the dog isn't having the symptoms. Some dogs can go through their whole lives having it and not having any symptoms at all. Spike's never had a symptom so i'm not going to worry about it unless he starts getting sick. Hope I helped! |
Well while researcching it I learned that it lies dormant in their system, but that stress can trigger it. Stress like a car ride, a new home etc.
Which might be why so many new owners have to deal with it and the breeder doesn't have any signs of it.
But I still think many vets just diagnos it to sell the meds. Especially a vet who charges $90 for an office visit and an antibiotic, when he had just seen the puppy the day before.
My personal Dr does not charge that much.