Thank you all so much for your concern for Lacy, I appreciate it.
Scooberstermom, like you, I am also pretty upset that Lacy came with Giardia. You just don't expect to have that kind of a problem when you first get a puppy! Especially from a reputable breeder. Getting a puppy is supposed to be fun. But when you are told you have to be scrupulous about keeping her entire playpen spotlessly clean or she will keep getting infected, and WE can get infected also, it is a REAL concern. The vet told me if humans contact it, you get extreme diarrhea, and it is serious and can take a LONG time to get rid of. NOT a happy thought!!!
The vet put her on Metronidazole for 7 days. Then we have to wait another week to take another fecal test to see if she is rid of it. From what I have read, many times it takes three sessions of the drug to get rid of it.
I am so upset that my sweet little Lacy has to go through this, I just want her to be happy. |