Bad324 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 So I got the call today from our vet that our new puppy has tested positive for Giardia. The vet didn't make it sound like it was a big deal and prescribed 2 meds for us to pick up today. When I told one of my coworkers who went through this last year with her puppy, she made it sound like a big dealHas anyone dealt with this before? Is this something I should be super concerned about? Should I contact the breeder and give her hell for misleading me? Should I try and get her to reimburse me for the costs I will incur to get him healthy? She did give me a 1 year health guarantee but I have no idea if this falls under that or not, I'm guessing it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Don't worry about it give him the meds he will be fine if you have had him around other peoples dogs let them know that they may want to get them checked. Oh and not swapping spit with your pup until he's cured so put the peanut butter away. If you want to be a nice guy you could let the breeder know so she is aware and can treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe if you're nice and polite she will offer to pay vet bill on her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have a an awesome vet and he's really cheap but he's in Madison so it's a bit far for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Doesn't appear to be a serious conditionhttp://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2102&aid=739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 alright that makes me feel a little better. I found a website on how to disinfect stuff and holy shit thinking about all the stuff I'll need to do now is crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Same thing happened to us with our new pup last summer.Had runny poop a couple days but meds cleared it up and no more problems.Make sure you clean up any poop in the yard to prevent reinfection. That is the reason it is so hard to completely eliminate in a breeder situation with lots of dogs. Probably best to let the breeder know as already mentioned.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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