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bkessler · 07-29-2005, 09:55 AM

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

lickthestar · 07-30-2005, 06:01 AM

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.

Joy 1 · 07-30-2005, 06:34 AM

Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about your baby. She's going to be fine.
Joy, Nikki

and Chloe Rose

chattiesmom · 07-30-2005, 07:11 AM

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!

stacisnyder04 · 07-30-2005, 07:13 AM

Cosmo had that when I got him. He was a meds for a week and it was gone.

lily's mom · 07-30-2005, 07:21 AM

I know that you have to becareful of this parasite and water. Seems like it live and breeds there.

diva pup · 07-30-2005, 07:34 AM

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.

prettypuppypink · 07-30-2005, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bkessler

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

Pixie had Giardia when I received her, showed up in her vet exam poop sample. She was smaller at 4 months, (4.5 lbs. now, 5 yrs.) so a dose of medication was prescribed for her weight, took a long time to get rid of it. She never showed any symptons in her normal looking poop. Afterwards, just dropped of a poop sample at the vets to check. I can't remember how often we had to test it. I do remember that every new puppy in the waiting room had it. I met the same people dropping of poop for testing. Lily will be fine.
Jessica

StewiesMom · 07-30-2005, 09:16 AM

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!

red98vett · 07-30-2005, 09:21 AM

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...

chachi · 07-30-2005, 11:35 AM

I hope Lily gets better soon!

ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 11:43 AM

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.

edi · 07-30-2005, 12:29 PM

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.

blykmyk44 · 07-30-2005, 01:25 PM

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!

GucciMyGirl · 07-30-2005, 06:38 PM

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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07-29-2005, 09:55 AM	#1
bkessler Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,496	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 __________________ Brooke & Lily Mae (Maltipoo) Mocha (12/23/04-6/25/05)

07-30-2005, 07:11 AM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	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! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

07-30-2005, 07:13 AM	#5
stacisnyder04 I Love My Boys Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,504	Cosmo had that when I got him. He was a meds for a week and it was gone. __________________ Staci , Cosmo, Astro, and Blu (RIP) Cosmo's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/d69e/age.png Astro's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/9c6a/age.png

07-30-2005, 07:21 AM	#6
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	I know that you have to becareful of this parasite and water. Seems like it live and breeds there. __________________ Lily and Dawn

07-30-2005, 09:16 AM	#9
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	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! __________________ Kristy & Stewie

07-30-2005, 06:01 AM	#2
lickthestar YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 360	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.

07-30-2005, 06:34 AM	#3
Joy 1 Chloe's Mommy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,016	Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about your baby. She's going to be fine. Joy, Nikki and Chloe Rose

07-30-2005, 07:34 AM	#7
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	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.

07-30-2005, 09:21 AM	#10
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	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... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

07-30-2005, 11:35 AM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I hope Lily gets better soon! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-30-2005, 11:43 AM	#12
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	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.

07-30-2005, 12:29 PM	#13
edi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 165	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. __________________ MommytoGenie Girl

07-30-2005, 01:25 PM	#14
blykmyk44 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 388	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! __________________ mommy to Pudgy and Chewy(RIP BABY) ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU! View Pudgy's Dogster Profile here: Dogster Profile

07-30-2005, 06:38 PM	#15
GucciMyGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 550	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 )