Infections in my frenchie

[Frenchie007]

Was devestated to find out when I took my little man to the vet that he is experiencing giardiasis, coocidia, amd strongyloides was just wondering if it is common to find this in a pup? And if I should be worried? He is on several medications thank you

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Giardia

 

[Cbrugs]

Parasites can be common with puppies. When I brought Jax home he had giardia.

Make sure you clean his toys and blankets and food/water bowls thoroughly throughout the day. Sometimes giardia needs a couple of rounds of medication to get rid of.

 

[Frenchie007]

Thank you that makes me feel a little more at ease is there any other recommendations you would give me?

 

[Honeys Owners]

He's going to need a sulfa antibiotic for the coccidia, and fenbendazole daily for 5 days which is repeated in 4 weeks, and possibly metronidazole twice daily for 5 days as well. As mentioned, wash him every day from head to toe while he is being treated and disinfectant his environment daily.

Sounds like quite a lot of parasites- is he eating poop from outside?

Make sure to give him some good probiotics while he's on the antibiotics and continue after for a few weeks- preferably a doggy one like Proviable DC, Probiotic Miracle, Herbsmith Microflora Plus.
If not, feed him milk kefir, or live sauerkraut from refrigerator section of health food store or some supermarkets.

 

[Frenchie007]

Yes he is on metronidazole and has been taking probiotics for about 4 days his fecal matter seems to be improving which is a steep in the right direction and no he has not been eating his stool the vet said he probably has gotten this from the environment or water he had when in the breeders care. Thank you for your input/advice appreciate any little tic bit of help all

 

[Tgirl]

Poor baby! Sounds like you are on the right track to get rid of those pesky parasites.

 

[2bullymama]

Poor boy... great advice from the gang--- hope it clears up soon


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