One
dog contracted giardia and had an anal gland rupture, resulting in an ER visit and several vet visits and checkups.
There will be nights of howling, accidents on the carpet and perhaps even that emergency trip to the vet at 3 am after
your dog contracts giardia from infected lake water (this can be avoided by keeping your puppy inside until your vet recommends that it be allowed outdoors, as well as avoiding standing water!)
Not exact matches
If your
dog suddenly has a bad case of diarrhea after a rainy day out at the park, they may have
contracted Giardia, an intestinal parasite caused by a common protozoan parasite.
This will prevent humans and other
dogs from
contracting Giardia and prevent your
dog from re-infection.
Seek treatment is you think you or your
dog has
contracted giardia.
Unlike the causes of
giardia in
dogs from lakes and streams, coccidiosis is
contracted by eating feces directly.
Giardia is a particularly common parasite and it can be difficult to avoid; however, there are some tips to reduce the risk of your
dog contracting it.
While it is uncommon for humans to
contract Giardia from a
dog or cat, it is possible.