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**moonwalkpuppy** · 03-12-2010, 06:35 PM

I got Dare's results, and he's positive for giardia. I was told to wipe his tush with a baby wipe whenever he goes, which I was doing even before he was diagnosed. The vet will have his medicine for us soon.

I know the parasite does well in cold, wet weather. Guess how the weather suddenly became? Uhg.

Does anyone have any tips or ideas that would help me at all? I haven't dealt with this before, so any advice would help. He doesn't have vomiting/the runs/any other symptoms.

Thanks in advance!

**CeeCee's Mom** · 03-12-2010, 06:51 PM

Make sure he takes all of his meds.......may have to take more. Is there any other dogs in the family? You may ask the vet about that if there is. Good luck to you!

**pinkpixie1588** · 03-12-2010, 06:58 PM

Apparently it can be passed between dogs, cats, and people, so make sure you're being careful too so you don't become infected! Leila tested positive for the immunoresponse but didn't show any cysts in the sample but I've still been paranoid ever since because cysts don't shed in every sample...at least you have a definite diagnosis can just treat and be done with it!

**moonwalkpuppy** · 03-12-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeCee's Mom

Make sure he takes all of his meds.......may have to take more. Is there any other dogs in the family? You may ask the vet about that if there is. Good luck to you!

Thank you, and no, Dare is our only dog.

**Ladysmom** · 03-12-2010, 07:31 PM

You just got Dare, didn't you? He probably came with giardia from his breeder. Did you get a health guarantee? Giardia can be stubborn to get rid of and I'm sure you've already had some vet bills. I'd let your breeder know.

Starsmom · 03-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Sorry your pup has this disease. I hope he can recover soon. By all means protect yourself - get some disposable gloves and wear them when you pick up after your baby. If you don't know how to properly remove the gloves have someone show you.

**The A Team** · 03-12-2010, 08:26 PM

The puppy could have gotten it from his mother, you might want to let the breeder know. If this was the case, she'll have to disinfect the entire area where she keeps her dogs. I believe another way of getting it is for the pup to drink standing water like from a puddle. Get him on the meds ASAP and keep your pup clean. Good luck.

**ilovemymaltese** · 03-12-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladysmom

You just got Dare, didn't you? He probably came with giardia from his breeder. Did you get a health guarantee? Giardia can be stubborn to get rid of and I'm sure you've already had some vet bills. I'd let your breeder know.

She got him from a pet shop right? Just remind your parents that this is expected with pet shop pups so they shouldn't be surprised if he get's sick(or sicker in the future), it was their choice to get a pet store pup.

But that being said, he should be fine with his meds, just make sure he get's all his shots before he goes anyplace where other dogs have walked so no risk of him getting any sicker. Thank goodness he has an owner like you in his life.

**moonwalkpuppy** · 03-12-2010, 09:00 PM

Thanks everyone. I went for the free puppy report link somewhere in these forums to find out more about his breeder. Shes off somewhere in Missouri. Not sure if I can get much contact info, but I'll try. My parents have some sort of awesome health guaruntee from the store he's from (Please see the "new puppy owner but UUUGH" thread) but she has the papers hidden safe somewhere so I can't look at them at the moment. I called the store's manager and told her he had this parasite. I think my mother will call the manager herself to discuss it further. Thankfully my parents don't mind paying for the medicines, and we'll be switching to a closer vet office soon where we get discounts, since my friend's mother works there.

**moonwalkpuppy** · 03-12-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovemymaltese

She got him from a pet shop right? Just remind your parents that this is expected with pet shop pups so they shouldn't be surprised if it get's sick, it was their choice to get a pet store pup.

But that being said, he should be fine with his meds, just make sure he get's all his shots before he goes anyplace where other dogs have walked so no risk of him getting any sicker. Thank goodness he has an owner like you in his life.

You're sweet

He came with all his shots done. I TOLD them this would happen

lol

03-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
moonwalkpuppy Newbie Name: Melanie Dog's Name: Dare Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yonkers New York Posts: 29	giardia positive! I got Dare's results, and he's positive for giardia. I was told to wipe his tush with a baby wipe whenever he goes, which I was doing even before he was diagnosed. The vet will have his medicine for us soon. I know the parasite does well in cold, wet weather. Guess how the weather suddenly became? Uhg. Does anyone have any tips or ideas that would help me at all? I haven't dealt with this before, so any advice would help. He doesn't have vomiting/the runs/any other symptoms. Thanks in advance!

03-12-2010, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
CeeCee's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Dianne Dog's Name: CeeCee (Jacob Maltese) Rain (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeastern United States Posts: 10,099	Make sure he takes all of his meds.......may have to take more. Is there any other dogs in the family? You may ask the vet about that if there is. Good luck to you! __________________

03-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
pinkpixie1588 Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Leila (of Sands Maltese) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Burlington, VT, USA Posts: 822	Apparently it can be passed between dogs, cats, and people, so make sure you're being careful too so you don't become infected! Leila tested positive for the immunoresponse but didn't show any cysts in the sample but I've still been paranoid ever since because cysts don't shed in every sample...at least you have a definite diagnosis can just treat and be done with it! __________________

03-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,079	You just got Dare, didn't you? He probably came with giardia from his breeder. Did you get a health guarantee? Giardia can be stubborn to get rid of and I'm sure you've already had some vet bills. I'd let your breeder know. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

03-12-2010, 08:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
The A Team Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Archie, Abbey, Ava and Tinker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 15,974	The puppy could have gotten it from his mother, you might want to let the breeder know. If this was the case, she'll have to disinfect the entire area where she keeps her dogs. I believe another way of getting it is for the pup to drink standing water like from a puddle. Get him on the meds ASAP and keep your pup clean. Good luck. __________________ Pat and "The A Team" Life is Good!!!

03-12-2010, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Starsmom Membership Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,844	Sorry your pup has this disease. I hope he can recover soon. By all means protect yourself - get some disposable gloves and wear them when you pick up after your baby. If you don't know how to properly remove the gloves have someone show you.

03-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
moonwalkpuppy Newbie Name: Melanie Dog's Name: Dare Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yonkers New York Posts: 29	Thanks everyone. I went for the free puppy report link somewhere in these forums to find out more about his breeder. Shes off somewhere in Missouri. Not sure if I can get much contact info, but I'll try. My parents have some sort of awesome health guaruntee from the store he's from (Please see the "new puppy owner but UUUGH" thread) but she has the papers hidden safe somewhere so I can't look at them at the moment. I called the store's manager and told her he had this parasite. I think my mother will call the manager herself to discuss it further. Thankfully my parents don't mind paying for the medicines, and we'll be switching to a closer vet office soon where we get discounts, since my friend's mother works there.

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