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Originally Posted by coco40  I did speak with the breeder and she said it's her standard practice to give Panacur for all new puppies because they could get diarrhea.From my research I am seeing if the puppy is stressed (going to a new home) then the giardia can reappear. I do love the dog but have only had her for a few days. Vet said the three days of Panacur is fine for now and to watch for any symptoms. I then have to do a follow up in three months. The breeder did not admit that she has had a problem with this in
any of her dogs prior to this one. I find this hard to believe.
I think Giardia will be manageable but wondered what others thought on this. Luckily the dog is going on potty pads and
not infecting the neighborhood thus far or our yard.  |
Maybe one of the breeders could weigh in on standard practices for puppies. Panacur is a prescription med for de-worming. I don't recall if deworming puppies is a standard, but I still think it is odd that the breeder would send the Panacur home with you. I don't think it should be used just for stress diarrhea that may be caused by going to a new home.
I wouldn't stress too much about this. Your baby is 12 weeks old and you have proper vet care. Enjoy your puppy!