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Can this be passed from dog to dog?

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http://www.priory.com/vet/giardia.htm For example, dogs may accidentaly eat cysts as they lick around theenvironment or lick other dogs' coats (particularly if the other dog has diarrhoea).


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Thanks for the link and information.

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Most welcome

is your dog infected?

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Please remember Giardia can be passed to people too.

Here in the warmer climates it is very common. We do live in a petri dish. There was a vaccine availible a few years ago and Ciara did have the series after her first bout with the bugger But I do not think it was effective. She has contracted it again. As for the vax, I can't find anyone who carrys it any more. I could order it myself but why? * Another question to the list for Dr. Stapler*
Limit exposure. Animals want to smell where another has been. It's nature. I have no idea how "other" pet owners treat their kids, from experience I have found they do not treat them as well as I do.
Call me an over protective mom. This I can deal with.

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Not sure if she has it. She was in contact (off leash walk)with another dog that has it. Which was Friday. She"s not showing any symptons

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You kidding?

Some dork took their dog to a park when it has Giardia and they knew it (DUH)

Well atleast the owner told you about it!

If you're worried and your dogs not feeling well, gets diarrhea and such then you should go to the vets. Flagyl (Metronidazole) is the common treatment for it and it clears up quickly.

I hope you told the person off!

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Yea really taking your dog to a park when they are contagious?????? Now thats nuts. Our H/S just had to shut down because of this.

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Well no signs as of yet that my dog has became infected. But will still keep a watch out for any symptons. The person was my girlfriends sister so i didnt tell her off. But im sure she knows not to bring her sick dog around.

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