6 Things to Know About Giardia in Dogs - Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic

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Giardia in dogs

Giardia is a single-celled parasite that lives in your dog’s intestine. It infects older dogs but more frequently infects puppies. Dogs become infected when they swallow Giardia that may be present in water or other substances that have been soiled with feces. Animals in shelters, breeding facilities, kennels and catteries are more likely to carry Giardia duodenalis, and studies have found an increased prevalence among dogs that visit dog parks. In cases where repeated infection is apparent, tre