*Worming your Doberman for Giardia and Coccidia
*ALWAYS SPEAK TO YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS BEFORE RANDOMLY WORMING YOUR PUPPY OR DOG!
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It just doesn't seem possible that this rolly polly fat and healthy puppy is harboring Parasites or Protozoa? YES IT IS!
ALL DOGS ARE! He may be perfectly fine at the breeders, but as soon as you stress him by taking him to a new home, here comes the diarrhea! Yuck, yuck, yuck!
Your dog will be re-exposed on a regular basis because giardia and coccidia are everywhere in the environment. The GOOD NEWS however is that just like humans who drank the water in Mexico only to come home with Montezuma's Revenge.. usually once they've had it their immune systems keep it at bay and under control.
Now, first call your VETERINARIAN, then call your breeder ASAP and treat your new baby!
According to the AKC the two protozoa's Coccidia and Giardia have increased in America substantially. Both cause diarrhea, one a yellow greasy or foamy puddle and the other a puddle with mucous'y blood stained diarrhea. Don't expect your vet to find the single cell protozoa in a stool sample, they are very elusive. You just need to treat the symptoms. You MUST clean your home and bathe your puppy with special shampoo if your are dealing with this resistant and hardy little protozoa. Read more below...
It just doesn't seem possible that this rolly polly fat and healthy puppy is harboring Parasites or Protozoa? YES IT IS!
ALL DOGS ARE! He may be perfectly fine at the breeders, but as soon as you stress him by taking him to a new home, here comes the diarrhea! Yuck, yuck, yuck!
Your dog will be re-exposed on a regular basis because giardia and coccidia are everywhere in the environment. The GOOD NEWS however is that just like humans who drank the water in Mexico only to come home with Montezuma's Revenge.. usually once they've had it their immune systems keep it at bay and under control.
Now, first call your VETERINARIAN, then call your breeder ASAP and treat your new baby!
According to the AKC the two protozoa's Coccidia and Giardia have increased in America substantially. Both cause diarrhea, one a yellow greasy or foamy puddle and the other a puddle with mucous'y blood stained diarrhea. Don't expect your vet to find the single cell protozoa in a stool sample, they are very elusive. You just need to treat the symptoms. You MUST clean your home and bathe your puppy with special shampoo if your are dealing with this resistant and hardy little protozoa. Read more below...
Treating Coccidia in your Doberman puppy.
Each litter we produce has a fecal test done at IDEXX Labs to look for any and all parasites that may be hiding. However even with a clean bill of health from the lab and attending veterinarian at ear cropping time, your new little treasure may turn up within a few weeks or even days with diarrhea.
The stress of being in a new home, away from it's parents and siblings and we think most importantly away from their first foster parents (us).. plus vaccinations puts their immune system in a very stressful situation, all of which gives the opportunistic protozoa and parasites a chance to take over their digestive system.
We treat with PONAZURIL which is a special compounded prescription medication that is chicken flavored, the puppies LOVE it and we feel we have done our best to try and ensure your chubby puppy doesn't develop diarrhea within days of arriving in their new homes.
If your puppy develops persistent loose stools with some mucous and slight blood tinged stools it's most likely Coccidia, ask your veterinarian to contact Wedgewood Compounding pharmacy to obtain Ponazuril. We treat at 50 mg per kg for 3 days.
Be advised that many veterinarians don't know about this newer, more effective and safer drug.
Each litter we produce has a fecal test done at IDEXX Labs to look for any and all parasites that may be hiding. However even with a clean bill of health from the lab and attending veterinarian at ear cropping time, your new little treasure may turn up within a few weeks or even days with diarrhea.
The stress of being in a new home, away from it's parents and siblings and we think most importantly away from their first foster parents (us).. plus vaccinations puts their immune system in a very stressful situation, all of which gives the opportunistic protozoa and parasites a chance to take over their digestive system.
We treat with PONAZURIL which is a special compounded prescription medication that is chicken flavored, the puppies LOVE it and we feel we have done our best to try and ensure your chubby puppy doesn't develop diarrhea within days of arriving in their new homes.
If your puppy develops persistent loose stools with some mucous and slight blood tinged stools it's most likely Coccidia, ask your veterinarian to contact Wedgewood Compounding pharmacy to obtain Ponazuril. We treat at 50 mg per kg for 3 days.
Be advised that many veterinarians don't know about this newer, more effective and safer drug.
Giardia in Puppies and Dogs....
When it comes to Giardia in the kennel, the concern is less about treatment and more about the long-term plan to manage it. Giardia is one of those parasites that always seem to be waiting for the perfect time to strike. In a kennel, this time is usually after weaning and right around the time the puppies get to their new home - both inconvenient times for a breeder.
WHAT IS GIARDIA? Giardia is a tiny, one-celled parasite that lives in the intestine of affected animals. It is difficult to diagnose and can affect both cats and dogs. Not all animals with the infection show clinical signs. Symptoms are more visible in younger and older animals. The first clinical sign of Giardia is usually diarrhea with a strong odor or excessive mucus. Dehydration may also occur due to the diarrhea.
DIAGNOSIS:
Giardia can be difficult to see under a microscope, and it often takes a trained eye to identify them accurately and unfortunatly they are not passed in each stool. Screening tests are also available. In these tests, the feces is mixed with a solution, placed in a well and then "snapped" down to start the test, which checks for a protein from the Giardia organism. Snap tests are useful as a piece of the puzzle; they are not a definitive test. Always request the vet send your sample out to a lab such as IDEXX. Since a snap test can read positive for 3 weeks after Giardia is removed from the gut, don’t be too quick to call the treatment a failure!
VET RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Metronidazole has traditionally been used to treat Giardia, but lately there has been resistance (60% effective). We do not recommend Metronidazole as a treatment for Giardia, it has too many side effects and it's simply not effective anymore. If you find yourself still treating loose stools after your vet treated your pup with metronidazole ask for a different treatment, just don't keep repeating the same ineffective treatments.
*The current treatment of choice is Fenbendazole (Safeguard®) which is 96% effective when used 6 days in a row.*
Bathing is also important. Giardia oocysts are sticky and will stay on the hair coat, particularly the back legs. The oocysts are directly infective. This means when the dog passes them in the stool, they can immediately re-infect the animal while he grooms. Bathe the dog with Chlor 4 Shampoo on days 3 and 5 of treatment. The chlorhexidine will kill the oocysts. Concentrate on the back half of the body, as this is where the Giardia usually sticks. If you don’t bathe them, they can just re-infect themselves, making your treatment ineffective.
You must also wash and dry all bedding in HOT water and Heat.
Since Giardia is stubborn, contaminated kennels should be scrubbed and disinfected. Chlorhexidine disinfectant is effective against the spores at room temp and quaternary ammonia is effective at both room temp and colder. Caution: Quaternary ammonia is not safe around nursing babies - fading puppy/kitten syndrome!
LONG-TERM CONTROL:
Long-term control starts with the mother. When she is heavily pregnant, the stress will decrease her resistance to parasites. Using Fenbendazole three days in a row after day 50 of gestation is helpful in preventing the transfer of parasites, including Giardia to babies. Use Fenbendazole 6 days with problem moms who have had previous Giardia litter issues!
Bathing the mother before whelping is also helpful when fighting the problem. Alternatively, some breeders will clip the hair on the back legs and belly to remove the oocysts the mom carries on her hair. Either technique is effective. The goal is preventing transfer to babies!
For puppies, deworm three days in a row with Safeguard® at 6 and 8 weeks of age for prevention. The 6 week prevention is crucial because this is the age Giardia sets up in the intestine with most Giardia diarrhea starting at 8-10 weeks. This way you eliminate any Giardia that have found their way into the baby before you have to deal with diarrhea.
RESISTANT GIARDIA INFECTIONS:
The problem with routine Giardia prevention is we kill the susceptible Giardia, leaving any resistant Giardia to reproduce. If dealing with resistance, traditional Giardia treatment has to be altered for a time. The resistant Giardia needs to be eliminated, if possible, to avoid spreading.
If resistant Giardia is an issue, your veterinarian may prescribe Secnidazole – most Giardia issues clear with one dose.
Again, be advised that many veterinarians don't know about this newer, more effective and safer drug.
Ronidazole has also been shown to be effective against resistant Giardia in dogs.
In addition to the drug treatment, bathing the dog with a shampoo containing chlorhexidine (Chlor 4 Shampoo) is important for the efficacy of the treatment.
SUMMARY With all parasites, you want to think long-term control. If you just treat the babies without considering where the parasite is coming from, you'll eventually get resistance that overwhelms your medication.
Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Coccidia and Giardia should all be accounted for in your preventative program. If you have any questions about parasite control, feel free to give us a call!
If you need help, call us at 1-800-786-4751 1-800-786-4751 FREE
Don Bramlage, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at Revival Animal Health
When it comes to Giardia in the kennel, the concern is less about treatment and more about the long-term plan to manage it. Giardia is one of those parasites that always seem to be waiting for the perfect time to strike. In a kennel, this time is usually after weaning and right around the time the puppies get to their new home - both inconvenient times for a breeder.
WHAT IS GIARDIA? Giardia is a tiny, one-celled parasite that lives in the intestine of affected animals. It is difficult to diagnose and can affect both cats and dogs. Not all animals with the infection show clinical signs. Symptoms are more visible in younger and older animals. The first clinical sign of Giardia is usually diarrhea with a strong odor or excessive mucus. Dehydration may also occur due to the diarrhea.
DIAGNOSIS:
Giardia can be difficult to see under a microscope, and it often takes a trained eye to identify them accurately and unfortunatly they are not passed in each stool. Screening tests are also available. In these tests, the feces is mixed with a solution, placed in a well and then "snapped" down to start the test, which checks for a protein from the Giardia organism. Snap tests are useful as a piece of the puzzle; they are not a definitive test. Always request the vet send your sample out to a lab such as IDEXX. Since a snap test can read positive for 3 weeks after Giardia is removed from the gut, don’t be too quick to call the treatment a failure!
VET RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Metronidazole has traditionally been used to treat Giardia, but lately there has been resistance (60% effective). We do not recommend Metronidazole as a treatment for Giardia, it has too many side effects and it's simply not effective anymore. If you find yourself still treating loose stools after your vet treated your pup with metronidazole ask for a different treatment, just don't keep repeating the same ineffective treatments.
*The current treatment of choice is Fenbendazole (Safeguard®) which is 96% effective when used 6 days in a row.*
Bathing is also important. Giardia oocysts are sticky and will stay on the hair coat, particularly the back legs. The oocysts are directly infective. This means when the dog passes them in the stool, they can immediately re-infect the animal while he grooms. Bathe the dog with Chlor 4 Shampoo on days 3 and 5 of treatment. The chlorhexidine will kill the oocysts. Concentrate on the back half of the body, as this is where the Giardia usually sticks. If you don’t bathe them, they can just re-infect themselves, making your treatment ineffective.
You must also wash and dry all bedding in HOT water and Heat.
Since Giardia is stubborn, contaminated kennels should be scrubbed and disinfected. Chlorhexidine disinfectant is effective against the spores at room temp and quaternary ammonia is effective at both room temp and colder. Caution: Quaternary ammonia is not safe around nursing babies - fading puppy/kitten syndrome!
LONG-TERM CONTROL:
Long-term control starts with the mother. When she is heavily pregnant, the stress will decrease her resistance to parasites. Using Fenbendazole three days in a row after day 50 of gestation is helpful in preventing the transfer of parasites, including Giardia to babies. Use Fenbendazole 6 days with problem moms who have had previous Giardia litter issues!
Bathing the mother before whelping is also helpful when fighting the problem. Alternatively, some breeders will clip the hair on the back legs and belly to remove the oocysts the mom carries on her hair. Either technique is effective. The goal is preventing transfer to babies!
For puppies, deworm three days in a row with Safeguard® at 6 and 8 weeks of age for prevention. The 6 week prevention is crucial because this is the age Giardia sets up in the intestine with most Giardia diarrhea starting at 8-10 weeks. This way you eliminate any Giardia that have found their way into the baby before you have to deal with diarrhea.
RESISTANT GIARDIA INFECTIONS:
The problem with routine Giardia prevention is we kill the susceptible Giardia, leaving any resistant Giardia to reproduce. If dealing with resistance, traditional Giardia treatment has to be altered for a time. The resistant Giardia needs to be eliminated, if possible, to avoid spreading.
If resistant Giardia is an issue, your veterinarian may prescribe Secnidazole – most Giardia issues clear with one dose.
Again, be advised that many veterinarians don't know about this newer, more effective and safer drug.
Ronidazole has also been shown to be effective against resistant Giardia in dogs.
In addition to the drug treatment, bathing the dog with a shampoo containing chlorhexidine (Chlor 4 Shampoo) is important for the efficacy of the treatment.
SUMMARY With all parasites, you want to think long-term control. If you just treat the babies without considering where the parasite is coming from, you'll eventually get resistance that overwhelms your medication.
Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Coccidia and Giardia should all be accounted for in your preventative program. If you have any questions about parasite control, feel free to give us a call!
If you need help, call us at 1-800-786-4751 1-800-786-4751 FREE
Don Bramlage, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at Revival Animal Health
Dosage of FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH for de-worming
Once a year we will also internally treat all of our dogs with diatomaceous earth, give these amounts :
Small dogs and puppies: 1/2 tsp per day in food
Up to 50 lbs: 1 tsp per day in food
Over 50 lbs: 1 Tbsp per day in food
100 lbs or more: 2 Tbsp per day in foodIt’s best to mix it with raw or other moist food. If you feed dry food, add some water or broth to moisten the powder.
For external pest prevention, rub the powder into your dog’s coat. Start near the tail and pull back the hair to get it on the skin.
Avoid the eyes, nose and mouth as it can irritate mucous membranes.
Using it externally can also get rid of fleas on your dog. You’ll need to sprinkle it on his bedding and carpets too. Let it sit for up to 3 days, then launder or vacuum.
Once a year we will also internally treat all of our dogs with diatomaceous earth, give these amounts :
Small dogs and puppies: 1/2 tsp per day in food
Up to 50 lbs: 1 tsp per day in food
Over 50 lbs: 1 Tbsp per day in food
100 lbs or more: 2 Tbsp per day in foodIt’s best to mix it with raw or other moist food. If you feed dry food, add some water or broth to moisten the powder.
For external pest prevention, rub the powder into your dog’s coat. Start near the tail and pull back the hair to get it on the skin.
Avoid the eyes, nose and mouth as it can irritate mucous membranes.
Using it externally can also get rid of fleas on your dog. You’ll need to sprinkle it on his bedding and carpets too. Let it sit for up to 3 days, then launder or vacuum.
Once a year we will also treat all of our dogs with Deccox CocciGuard 10x
(6 months after the Diatomaceous Earth)
The dosage is 2 cups per 40 lb bag of dog food
We will also use this All-Natural Dewormer ParaB-Gone (aka PBG-51)
Worming Dosages - Dogs and Cats
REMEMBER YOU MUST VACUUM AND BATHE YOUR DOG ALONG WITH ITS BEDDING ON THE 3RD AND 5TH DAY OF TREATMENT
Dogs Under 50 lbs: 1 CC of ParaBe-Gone per 10 lbs body weight up to 50 lbs.
Dogs Over 50lbs: 5 CC for 50 lbs or more body weight. This is 5 CC per total weight over 50 lbs.
Dogs/Cats Under 10 lbs - use 1/10th of 1CC per lb of body weight. This may required you to get a 1CC syringe from the drugstore and dose in10ths.
Example: If you have a 3 lb pet then you will need 3/10th of 1 CC of ParaBe-Gone.
Give: 3-5 days (in a row) then repeat again in 7-10 days. Then as a prevention use once every 3-4 weeks if you feel it is needed..
Giardia: 5-7 days in a row, repeat in 7-10 days. Then treat every 3 weeks until it subsides. It may require putting this in the drinking water after they have been wormed. In this case use 1.5 CC in a gallon drinking water. Giardia often rears it's ugly head off and on in life because your dog is re-exposed throughout it's life.
Coccidia: 3-5 days in a row, repeat as needed until it subsides. This can be used for Parvo along with traditional treatments.
Breeders have reported using this on very young puppies that develop digestive problems. One was a Shih Tzu breeder that used it on 3 day old puppies that were fading and it brought them around. In this cause they use 1 drop per day for a couple of days until the puppies gained strength. It is always best to use probiotics on newborns. Mix a paste in the palm of your hand with BakPakPlus and put a little on each puppies tongue to help start the digestive flora growing.
For yearly wormings 3-5 days should be adequate, then repeat in another 2 weeks.
We also use Amber Technologies products
(click on name)
(6 months after the Diatomaceous Earth)
The dosage is 2 cups per 40 lb bag of dog food
We will also use this All-Natural Dewormer ParaB-Gone (aka PBG-51)
Worming Dosages - Dogs and Cats
REMEMBER YOU MUST VACUUM AND BATHE YOUR DOG ALONG WITH ITS BEDDING ON THE 3RD AND 5TH DAY OF TREATMENT
Dogs Under 50 lbs: 1 CC of ParaBe-Gone per 10 lbs body weight up to 50 lbs.
Dogs Over 50lbs: 5 CC for 50 lbs or more body weight. This is 5 CC per total weight over 50 lbs.
Dogs/Cats Under 10 lbs - use 1/10th of 1CC per lb of body weight. This may required you to get a 1CC syringe from the drugstore and dose in10ths.
Example: If you have a 3 lb pet then you will need 3/10th of 1 CC of ParaBe-Gone.
Give: 3-5 days (in a row) then repeat again in 7-10 days. Then as a prevention use once every 3-4 weeks if you feel it is needed..
Giardia: 5-7 days in a row, repeat in 7-10 days. Then treat every 3 weeks until it subsides. It may require putting this in the drinking water after they have been wormed. In this case use 1.5 CC in a gallon drinking water. Giardia often rears it's ugly head off and on in life because your dog is re-exposed throughout it's life.
Coccidia: 3-5 days in a row, repeat as needed until it subsides. This can be used for Parvo along with traditional treatments.
Breeders have reported using this on very young puppies that develop digestive problems. One was a Shih Tzu breeder that used it on 3 day old puppies that were fading and it brought them around. In this cause they use 1 drop per day for a couple of days until the puppies gained strength. It is always best to use probiotics on newborns. Mix a paste in the palm of your hand with BakPakPlus and put a little on each puppies tongue to help start the digestive flora growing.
For yearly wormings 3-5 days should be adequate, then repeat in another 2 weeks.
We also use Amber Technologies products
(click on name)
How did my puppy get roundworms?
Dosing chart for Fenbendazole or Safeguard
| Adult fenbendazole Safeguard dosing chart. |
Pyrantel Pamoate puppy and dog wormer dosages
De-Worming your Doberman for Tapeworms... YUCK!
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The genetics behind your Unique Doberman puppy shows that his genes are free of hip dysplasia, eye diseases, bad temperament and poor conformation.
A Doberman dog that cannot hold up to the extreme athleticism that is required to obtain working titles is a poorly conformed dog and will break down, a Doberman dog that is not readily and willing to immediately obey with a strong desire to please it's master is not a pleasant Doberman to live with inside the home and certainly will never be able to obtain these working titles.
If you have been looking for the best Doberman Family Guard Dogs, with a World Champion pedigree, Schutzhund, IPO, IGP, VPG and ZTP Working Titles in Personal Protection, Tracking, Obedience and Agility with Beauty and Brawn to match then give us a call, text, email or Facebook message.
The genetics behind your Unique Doberman puppy shows that his genes are free of hip dysplasia, eye diseases, bad temperament and poor conformation.
A Doberman dog that cannot hold up to the extreme athleticism that is required to obtain working titles is a poorly conformed dog and will break down, a Doberman dog that is not readily and willing to immediately obey with a strong desire to please it's master is not a pleasant Doberman to live with inside the home and certainly will never be able to obtain these working titles.
If you have been looking for the best Doberman Family Guard Dogs, with a World Champion pedigree, Schutzhund, IPO, IGP, VPG and ZTP Working Titles in Personal Protection, Tracking, Obedience and Agility with Beauty and Brawn to match then give us a call, text, email or Facebook message.
