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Originally Posted by Lacrimosa  Sasha had giardia a couple months ago, it began slowly with mucus covered stools (no blood), then progressed on to frequent runny bowel movements and finally to vomiting and explosive diarrhea. I took her to the vet as soon as the vomiting began and Sasha was good as new just like that.
Now here is what I don't understand. From what I can gather, every other dog has gotten orally administered antiprotozoal agents but Sasha was given two shots. The vet then sent us home, told me that Sasha should be better within 12 hours and lo and behold, she slept off the shots for a couple hours, and woke up bouncing.
I can't remember what those two shots were anymore, just that one of them were an antibiotic, but has anyone ever heard of treating giardia with hypodermics antibiotics?
And now to the main question.
Sasha's had runny stools today, and woke up twice now to go out to pass more watery poop. Again, there is mucus in the stool and I did notice that a couple days ago she had a bit of mucus in her solid stool.
From what I've experienced, this is the exact same precursor as the last time she was diagnosed with giardia. Is it normal for giardia to return in such short intervals? Do you think she had giardia to begin with?
PS. Maybe I should try a new vet haha.. |
call and ask vet they will have in files and you should always keep your records at home in case of emergency when vet is closed
the shot was probably convenia
Convenia
If they have had giardia before i think it is easier to get again and it is highly contagious so did you treat your yard or area she goes to the bathroom if not they can get it again so take a stool sample in asap
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/giardia-in-dogs/page1.aspx