Coccidia

[MsCheryle478]

No, she hasn't been tested. The breeder that she came from gave me a sheet of paper showing she had all her vaccinations UTD. But, knowing this breeder hasn't been honest about a whole lot......well. Her stools stink something awful. the littlest poo can stink up the whole kitchen. After I got her (right after x-mas) I dropped off a stool sample and the vet said she had coccidia. Is parvo something they can tell from the stool? Or is a blood test required.

[Buffalogirl]

Freyja arrived from the breeder with coccidia and was treated with metronidizol (sp.) It apparently is common in puppies living in litters. My mistake was not making sure they did a stool culture after treatment to make sure it was gone completely. We battled diarrhea off and on for about 4 mos. Now Freyja is fit as a fiddle. Just make sure that the vet does a repeat culture after treatment to make sure it is gone.
Freyja and Patti

[LunasMomma]

Originally Posted by MsCheryle478

No, she hasn't been tested. The breeder that she came from gave me a sheet of paper showing she had all her vaccinations UTD. But, knowing this breeder hasn't been honest about a whole lot......well. Her stools stink something awful. the littlest poo can stink up the whole kitchen. After I got her (right after x-mas) I dropped off a stool sample and the vet said she had coccidia. Is parvo something they can tell from the stool? Or is a blood test required.

I have absolutely no clue which test, I'm sorry I do know that it's VERY important to keep your baby hydrated, no matter what, and you're already doing that . I just thought "parvo" right away because one of the signs of it is foul smelling poopies. I hope that you get some answers at the vet first thing Monday. Hang in there, and if you ever feel that your little one just isn't right, don't hesitate to take her to the ER vet.

Prayers still going out for you both!