As I posted earlier...
Coccidia are single celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same way that worms are but coccidia are not worms and they are not visible to the naked eye. Coccidia infection causes a watery diarrhea which is sometimes bloody and can even be a life-threatening problem to an especially young or small pet.
I used the word "Bacteria" incorrectly in my explanations because in the mind of the lay person it is more like a "bacteria" since it is not visible by the naked eye like a worm or other parasite. |