Can you get Giardia at the park?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

zoeybear · 01-30-2008, 04:29 PM

I just found out that Zoey (10 months old) has Giardia. The only place she goes is to the park(reg park not dog park) There are dog droppings in the park but Zoey is leashed and didnt drink any water there. She doesn't even use the bathroom outside.(pee pads) I am suspicious she may have got it at the groomer. I hate to jam up my groomer if she could have contracted it at the park.
So for those keeping score.
I have one, Chloe,with Kennel cough (from the vaccine)
and now one with Giardia. Im ready to pull my hair out. I try to take such good care of them but they both ended up sick

JuicyGirl · 01-30-2008, 05:05 PM

Lola had Giardia when I first got her... The vet told me it takes about 14 days for to show... so do you remember what she did about 2 weeks ago?

Ladymom · 01-30-2008, 05:06 PM

It's hard to tell where she got it since they get it from contaminated water or coming in contact with an infected dog. If she doesn't drink the water at the park and doesn't play with the other dogs, I think you're right to suspect your groomer.

Here's some information about giardia:

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/giardia.html

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-30-2008, 05:56 PM

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LuvMySissy · 01-30-2008, 06:33 PM

Giardia can come from many sources. Most birds are carriers of it and bird droppings are actually the biggest source. If she has walked on any old (even dried up and dusty) bird droppings and then licked her paws - that can do it.

The other thing to be aware of is that once your pup has had it, they are more susceptible to getting it again.

Unfortunately, we too have had kennel cough (from the vaccine) and two bouts of giardia - all with Sissy!!!!

SophieRose · 01-30-2008, 08:57 PM

My only advice is to wash her paws after a walk. Charlie has a tapeworm, and on Revolution monthly. However, we visited family at Christmas who have one dog & two cats. One cat had fleas and Charlie wanted to lay on big dog's bed. Plus, their yard had a lot of poop on it which was recently cleaned up. I am sure that is where he contracted the flea and then tapeworm. He also walks in the park daily, so I am back to cleaning his paws after each outing. Just like having a little child and the need to wash their hands. Warmly, Deborah

mypreciouspups · 01-30-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Giardia can come from many sources. Most birds are carriers of it and bird droppings are actually the biggest source. If she has walked on any old (even dried up and dusty) bird droppings and then licked her paws - that can do it.

The other thing to be aware of is that once your pup has had it, they are more susceptible to getting it again.

Unfortunately, we too have had kennel cough (from the vaccine) and two bouts of giardia - all with Sissy!!!!

Just wondering if getting giardia, does this tend to leave a dog with a weak stomach. I had a yorkie once that had it and he always seemed to have a weaker stomach, I always thought it was from having giardia. anyone know the answer.

I am sorry your baby's are both sick, hang in there, I know it can be hard at times. hugs to you...

JuicyGirl · 01-30-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Unfortunately, we too have had kennel cough (from the vaccine)

I wonder if thats why Lola has been coughing (she recently got the vaccine)... I thought her collapsed trachea was bothering her... Are you giving any to her for it?

jeanietoo · 01-31-2008, 12:09 PM

If your dog goes outside at all she can get it. My dogs are confined to the deck and several times a year we got a huge bird attack (poop) and it never fails they get it. I keep metronidazole on hand at all times so I can start them on it if necessary.

LuvMySissy · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicyGirl

I wonder if thats why Lola has been coughing (she recently got the vaccine)... I thought her collapsed trachea was bothering her... Are you giving any to her for it?

I should have clarified, that when Sissy contracted kennel cough it was from the intranasal "vaccine". She was on meds for a month following till it finally went away. Since then we only give the actual vaccine (which is dead - the intranasal is live) and haven't had any other problems.

I'm not sure about Giardia causing a weak stomach. I do know it can cause your pup to become anorexic, so it is important to make sure they still eat. I started giving Sissy yogurt following her first bout as breakfast and that has helped keep her digestive tract healthy.

zoeybear · 01-31-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicyGirl

I wonder if thats why Lola has been coughing (she recently got the vaccine)... I thought her collapsed trachea was bothering her... Are you giving any to her for it?

They gave her a cortisone shot for swelling and narcotic cough syrup. She was coughing so hard she would yelp in pain. If the cough isn't severe, I don't think they usually do anything but let it run it's course. Hope ur baby feels better soon.

JuicyGirl · 01-31-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I should have clarified, that when Sissy contracted kennel cough it was from the intranasal "vaccine". She was on meds for a month following till it finally went away. Since then we only give the actual vaccine (which is dead - the intranasal is live) and haven't had any other problems.

I'm not sure about Giardia causing a weak stomach. I do know it can cause your pup to become anorexic, so it is important to make sure they still eat. I started giving Sissy yogurt following her first bout as breakfast and that has helped keep her digestive tract healthy.

Lola got the intranasal too... I didn't know they had the actual "shot" Vaccine instead...

JuicyGirl · 01-31-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

They gave her a cortisone shot for swelling and narcotic cough syrup. She was coughing so hard she would yelp in pain. If the cough isn't severe, I don't think they usually do anything but let it run it's course. Hope ur baby feels better soon.

Poor Chloe... I hope she feels better soon! Did the vet say when she would be better? Lola's cough isn't severe... so i'll let it come and go.

01-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	Can you get Giardia at the park?? I just found out that Zoey (10 months old) has Giardia. The only place she goes is to the park(reg park not dog park) There are dog droppings in the park but Zoey is leashed and didnt drink any water there. She doesn't even use the bathroom outside.(pee pads) I am suspicious she may have got it at the groomer. I hate to jam up my groomer if she could have contracted it at the park. So for those keeping score. I have one, Chloe,with Kennel cough (from the vaccine) and now one with Giardia. Im ready to pull my hair out. I try to take such good care of them but they both ended up sick __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

01-30-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
JuicyGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 571	Lola had Giardia when I first got her... The vet told me it takes about 14 days for to show... so do you remember what she did about 2 weeks ago? __________________ Shannon & Lola High Fashion Advisor of the Spoiled Rotten Club

01-30-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	It's hard to tell where she got it since they get it from contaminated water or coming in contact with an infected dog. If she doesn't drink the water at the park and doesn't play with the other dogs, I think you're right to suspect your groomer. Here's some information about giardia: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/giardia.html __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

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01-30-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Giardia can come from many sources. Most birds are carriers of it and bird droppings are actually the biggest source. If she has walked on any old (even dried up and dusty) bird droppings and then licked her paws - that can do it. The other thing to be aware of is that once your pup has had it, they are more susceptible to getting it again. Unfortunately, we too have had kennel cough (from the vaccine) and two bouts of giardia - all with Sissy!!!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

01-30-2008, 08:57 PM	#6
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	My only advice is to wash her paws after a walk. Charlie has a tapeworm, and on Revolution monthly. However, we visited family at Christmas who have one dog & two cats. One cat had fleas and Charlie wanted to lay on big dog's bed. Plus, their yard had a lot of poop on it which was recently cleaned up. I am sure that is where he contracted the flea and then tapeworm. He also walks in the park daily, so I am back to cleaning his paws after each outing. Just like having a little child and the need to wash their hands. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

01-31-2008, 12:09 PM	#9
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	If your dog goes outside at all she can get it. My dogs are confined to the deck and several times a year we got a huge bird attack (poop) and it never fails they get it. I keep metronidazole on hand at all times so I can start them on it if necessary.