Warmer weather means that gardening season is here! What will be in your garden this summer? Will it be plants, flowers, vegetables… or perhaps parasites and protozoa? Yes, your garden holds the possibility of being a haven for parasites and protozoa, many of which are zoonotic (transmissible to humans). You may be curious as to [...]
Giardia is a microscopic, intestinal parasite that can affect any mammal. Contracted by drinking contaminated water or through ingestion of fecal material (directly or during normal grooming by pets), giardia causes diarrhea ranging from mild to severe. In the United States, the number one place to find giardia is in our beautiful home of [...]
4. Giardia What it is: A microscopic parasite that causes gastrointestinal problems. How you get it: Drinking water from a unsterile source. Dogs typically get it by drinking contaminated water. Once an animal or person has been infected, the parasite lives in the intestine and is passed through the feces. It can survive outside [...]
In wonderful Colorado you’re able to go on a beautiful hike in the high country with your doggy companion. On those hikes many doggy companions take refreshing drinks from any standing water, and then end up getting Diarrhea. Why? Colorado is the number 1 state that has diarrhea caused by a parasite named Giardia. This [...]