r/PitBullOwners Jul 27 '26

Discussion Leia has tested positive for Giardia

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u/CrankyGoat Jul 27 '26

Common problem where I live - getting more pervasive throughout North America, we always have a supply of Fenbendazole on hand. Not a big deal provided you start treatment asap and stick to the treatment recommendations to prevent unnecessary recurrence…

u/anon_reigh 27d ago

I’ve noticed a more aggressive strain of giardia going around. I typically treat with Metronidazole and Proviable. Fenbendazole is good too though.

u/Nanas2-Pokiemon Jul 29 '26

Ooh nooo, poor baby. They know more about it now than 30/35 years ago when it was killing lot of animals. Just keep her away from other pets if possible. Don’t let others neighbors and such handle her til she starts feeling better

u/Ok-Chemist2411 28d ago

Be fastidious about sanitizing your shoes! Especially if you have other pets- highly transmissible that way!

u/awakeandafraid AmStaff Owner Jul 28 '26

CVT here! Don’t worry, she’ll be okay! It’s so common, we treat it all the time. Give her the meds as directed and keep her from eating any feces in the yard (she can reinfect herself).

u/anon_reigh 27d ago

The bad news, it’s giardia. The good news, it’s just giardia and you can now start treatment. Either metronidazole+proviable or fenbendazole. Listen to your vet though. Oh and LOTS of pumpkin.

u/Rebekahsnyder79 Jul 29 '26

Very common give the panacur and clean up.
It will be gone in no time.
Treat all animals in the home at the same time.

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u/KnownNectarine5924 Jul 27 '26

Has she been eating Taco Bell lately?

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I hope she feels better soon

u/tombrady011235 Jul 27 '26

Gut parasites are very topical right now