We've been through this with Sissy. Her next sample is in another week and we'll find out if we've finally gotten rid of it. You need to sterilize her bedding, toys and area. The easiest way for toys and bedding is to put them in the washer/dryer on Hot water and Hot heat (adding a little bleach to the detergent if it won't hurt the colors). The area where she stays/sleeps also needs to be disinfected - so wash the floors, etc. According to my vet, humans can get this from their pets, so no mouth kisses for a while. Some people recommend wiping their bums after they poop with a baby wipe. Any other animals in the house should be treated, just in case, cause they share this stuff!!
As far as the appetite goes, Sissy was on Pancur the first time, Metronidazole the 2nd. The 2nd time it was noted she was very infested, she got very ill with diarrhea and became dehydrated. That was when she was switched to the metro. I think it must change their taste buds, cause she stopped eating her dry food at that point and I can't get to eat any other brand either. She also refused all canned food. While she was on her meds, she would only eat boiled chicken/rice and eggs. Once the meds were finished, she now gets yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast and will eat the Natural Balance meat that comes "rolled" in the casing. Sometimes she will not eat that, so she gets a little of meat/potato or rice/vegetable that is my dinner.
Good luck to you both. This is definitely not a fun thing to deal with. Vitamins might also be a good thing.
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