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Puppy came into contact with Giardia

Published on: July 29, 2021 • By: sarahfrenchiemom11 · In Forum: Dogs
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sarahfrenchiemom11
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July 29, 2021 at 06:48am
Hi all, I just got a new puppy today, unfortunately my other dog was diagnosed with Giardia just a few days before. Been very diligent on picking up poops but tonight the puppy may of taken a lick of the giardia dogs poo. What do I do?
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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July 29, 2021 at 09:13am
Giardia, if present, is difficult to remove from the environment and pups, with their low levels of immunity, are particularly vulnerable.  Unless your house is very large and your biosecurity has been absolutely incredible, and the dogs have never met one another or used the same space, I would be surprised if that is your pup's first potential exposure. But what you wanted to know is what to do next - and I would recommend calling / visiting your vets now so that you have a plan.   Vets are generally paid not to judge and it may turn out to be lifesaving.
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