what symtoms does a puppy show when infected with giardia?or coccidosis?anyone had this problem with their dog please let me know what your first symtoms were ? and how bad it got for you before going to vet?
2007-08-24 04:07:40 · 6 answers · asked by anna s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
its easy to treat
im not to sure
call the vet///
2007-08-24 04:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by K.L. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a nightmare of a time with both giardia and coccidia. Here are the changes we noticed right away: she was tired all the time, didn't want to play, very lathargic. She could not hold in her bowels. She was going "potty" 7+ times a day and her stool was very runny. (sorry for the details) She also didn't have much of an appetite.
Giardia is VERY contagious. Any one can get it just from petting a contaminated dog. We had to get our whole family tested after our dog was found to have it, and the health department had to make a record of it. If you suspect that your dog may have a parasite, just take his/her stool to the vet. be tested. It's not expensive at all, and it's better to be on the safe side.
2007-08-24 04:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by Brandilynn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are the signs of a Giardia infection?
Most infections with Giardia are asymptomatic. In the rare cases in which disease occurs, younger animals are usually affected, and the usual sign is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be acute, intermittent, or chronic. Usually the infected animals will not lose their appetite, but they may lose weight. The feces are often abnormal, being pale, having a bad odor, and appearing greasy. In the intestine, Giardia prevents proper absorption of nutrients, damages the delicate intestinal lining, and interferes with digestion.
What are the symptoms of coccidiosis?
The primary sign of an animal suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases. Severely affected animals may also vomit, lose their appetite, become dehydrated, and in some instances, die from the disease.
Most infected puppies encountered by the authors are in the four to twelve week age group. The possibility of coccidiosis should always be considered when a loose stool or diarrhea is encountered in this age group. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis.
2007-08-24 04:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 of my dogs have had giardia, and one has had coccidia.
The only sympton that I really saw in my dogs was diarreah. All you need to do is bring a fresh stool sample to your vet and have them do a fecal test. Then you will know if they have either. Treatment is pretty simple - just some antibiotics. I have had some meds for them that are in liquid, and some have been pills. It just depends on your vet's opinion.
It took one of my dogs 4 months and 3 rounds of treatment to get rid of giardia, but one of my other dogs took just one round to get rid of both giardia and coccidia. Good Luck!
2007-08-24 04:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diarhea and if it last more than 1 day I go to the vets
2007-08-24 05:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually mucous in stool, diahhrea
first signs, I have ALWAYS taken a stool sample to the vet
puppies can DIE from either
2007-08-24 06:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Marna O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋