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Originally Posted by CLEO & CEASAR Can dogs of any age get this? My husband is already paranoid of walking them outside the house because of what they can get into while they are sniffing the ground. No matter how often we tell them not to sniff I guess it's just their nature to do that. But I want them to enjoy going outside too. Any idea? |
dogs of any age (people too) can get coccidia as well as all the other types of worms as well. They get it from ingesting feces of an infected animal. dogs mostly get it from eatting other animals poop, but rarely they can get it from walking in poop and then licking their feet. you mostly have to just watch what they pick up and eat. sniffing is ok, and walks everywhere are ok too, just watch that they don't eat any poop. sometimes it can be hard because rabbit poop is small and dogs LOVE those lol
there are some heartworm medications (interceptor and revolution and i think heartguard plus) that have added worm protection for rounds, hooks, and whips, but not coccidia.