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Giardia is the genus of a protozoan parasite that is infectious to both humans and pets all over the world. Diarrhea can precede the shedding of the Giardia. Infection is more common in kennel situations where animals are housed in groups.
If the host has diarrhea, both trophozoites and cysts may be shed in diarrhea; either form can be found in fresh stool. After infection, it takes 5 to 12 days in dogs or 5 to 16 days in cats for Giardia to be found in the host’s stool. Diarrhea can precede the shedding of the Giardia.
In one study, bathing the dog on the last day of treatment was a beneficial adjunct therapy. In dogs and cats with persistent diarrhea and Giardia spp. infection, a more extensive workup to attempt to diagnose other underlying diseases is indicated if several therapeutic trials fail.
Giardia duodenalis is a common intestinal parasite infecting a wide variety of hosts, including dogs, cats, and humans. Although Giardia species have some zoonotic potential, most infections are host adapted and transmission occurs between hosts of the same species.
Giardia is ubiquitous, and dozens of studies have aimed to describe its prevalence in dogs. In some populations the prevalence can be 45% or greater, with specific outbreaks reported in kennels affecting most dogs present. 1 Importantly, many dogs lack clinical signs.
Giardiasis is a common parasitic infection that can cause diarrhea in dogs. It is caused by an intestinal parasite called Giardia, which can be found in feces-contaminated soil, food and water. Some dogs infected with Giardia may not show any signs of infection, but younger dogs or dogs with weakened immune systems are more likely to experience ...
Clinical Findings and Lesions of Giardiasis in Animals. Presentation of Giardia infections seems to vary both between and within animal groups. Giardia infection in cats, or, more typically, dogs may be present without clinical signs and diagnosed only during routine fecal checks.