What is Giardia? Giardia is a tiny parasite that lives in the intestines of various animals.What are the symptoms of Giardia? Giardia can cause diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, poor condition or even death. However, many infected animals show no symptoms.How do animals contract the infection? Giardia is passed in the feces of animals in the form of a cyst that is resistant to many environmental extremes. Your pet might get infected by: Being in contact with infected feces from another animal Rolling and playing in contaminated soil Licking its body after contact with a contaminated surface (for example, a dirty litter box or dog cage or crate) Drinking water from a contaminated creek, pond, or other body of water Young pets, like puppies and kittens, have a higher risk of illness than adult dogs and cats. How do I perform the Test?It is very simple - just use the enclosed cotton swab to obtain a fecal sample, mix it with the test solution and then add 3 drops to the test cassette. You will then be able to read the results after 5 minutes. What should I do if I get a positive result?You must see your Vet immediately so that he/she can start treatment ASAP.
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