John F. asked
We visited family on December 22nd and 23rd, unaware that their puppy was being treated for giardia. On Christmas, my dog, Nina, vomited once and started having diarrhea. Her stools are still not right, soft and mucousy. We initially thought she might have gotten into something, but now suspect she could have picked up the parasite from the puppy. Is this possible? If a dog is on medication, is the dog still contagious? Can this be passed to humans?
August 14th, 2024
Joan H. answered
Giardia is not transmitted by direct contact; it is typically acquired by consuming feces containing...
August 14th, 2024
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