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giardia in dogs

my dog has been diagnosed with giardia. does he need treatment if he is havingno symptoms?
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giardia is a zoonotic disease which means it is transferrable 2 humans!
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Yes he needs treatment - my puppy had a swollen stomach but no loose stools - and yes please take him to a new vet and get your dog on meds - usually a powder but can be a liquid. No home treatment works and they can pass it on to other dogs

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what is that please
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Yes he needs treatment.  Can't believe your vet didn't provide treatment, your vet did diagnose right?  I forget the exact drug but it might be albon or flagyl.Denise

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