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Have you ever heard of... Giardia (Not sure if this is how its spelled)?? It is a common problem in puppies and kittens.. i think it is a single celled parasite.. Lily was diagnosised with it an is now on Medication.. If you have any experiences with this, please let me know |
I just took Archie to the vet after he started pooping blood. She couldn't get another stool sample because he hasn't gone to the bathroom at all. We're not sure if it's an obstruction (he ate a chicken bone the other day) or if it's a parasitic infection. He's been itching his feet a lot. I believe he was already vaccinated for giardia but it's one of those things where they can still get it even if they are vaccinated. The thing is that Archie has been in a pond so it could be from that. Anyway, she gave him Flagyl and told me to feed him only boiled chicken and rice. He hasn't gone to the bathroom yet, though, but he's drinking water and playing like nothing is wrong with him. You have to be really careful. We pretty much let archie do whatever he wants, so from now on...no going in water, going near other dog's poo, and strict sidewalk walks. |
Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about your baby. She's going to be fine. Joy, Nikki :animal36 and Chloe Rose :rose: |
Giardia is a very nasty one celled cirtter that causes diarrhea. I wasn't aware of any vaccination that was given for it, but then again I am not a vet. I do know that one of the sources is raccoon poop. On a wilderness hiking trip to Colorado where we got our drinking/cooking water from the streams, the guides were adamant about properly treating the water..... Giardia on a wilderness camping trip where the potty is a shovel and a hole is NOT fun!. GOOD LUCK! |
Cosmo had that when I got him. He was a meds for a week and it was gone. |
I know that you have to becareful of this parasite and water. Seems like it live and breeds there. |
Rio has been sick once in his life, he drank from a creek during a walk and got giardia. He was put on meds and was back to normal within 2 days. It is nasty with the pooping but easily taken care of. |
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I hope Lily feels better. I don't have any experience with Giardia, but wanted to let you know I will be thinkinng about her! |
I've heard of it ..Chanel had coccidia when she came home with us - it's also a single cell organism...It was cleared up with medication but they are pretty sick with these terrible parasites...especially if we don't know about it - The best thing is you know DO it and are getting treatment - I hope your baby feels better really soon... |
I hope Lily gets better soon! |
A friend of mines Basenji had giardia. She had it really bad. Thier vet said that is is common in standing water and is passed through bird feces. |
I have had experience on humans with giardia and Flagyl(brand name) generic name (metronidazole) has been the drug of choice indicated for that condition, the amount depends on weight. Now, with animals I have never had that experience but alot of the same meds used with humans are also used with animals but in pediatric doses. It is a parasite and its cureable when treated and does cause alot of diarrhea and itching in the rectum area. |
yeah Pudgy actually is taking medicine for it now. he had a little blood in his poo.. thats how we knew. other than that he acts normal. he takes his meds for 5 days and today is his last day taking. We had his meds flavored with butterscotch but he hates it! i practically have to pin him down to get him to take it! |
Giardia I had that when I went to Acapulco Mexico, some 21 yrs ago.. lol its a parasite. I didnt think dogs can get that too...It was horrible.... I hope the he feels better :)) |
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