Along with ticks, fleas and heartworm, there’s another parasitic organism that can cause a host of problems for dogs. Giardia (also known as giardiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite ...

Most of us in the valley have heard of the protozoan parasite giardia. Giardia is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs, cats and humans. It is a water-borne parasite when in the cyst stage of it’s life ...

Giardiasis, caused by the flagellated protozoan Giardia lamblia, remains one of the most widespread intestinal parasitic infections globally. Research into its treatment has traditionally relied on a ...

For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections. The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of ...

Dog owners say their pets got Giardia after swimming in the lake at Cosmo Dog Park, raising concerns about safety at the ...

Giardia can be hard to detect, but modern veterinary testing makes identification quicker and more accurate. From microscopy to antigen and PCR tests, veterinarians have reliable ways to confirm ...

PORTLAND - Local veterinarians are seeing an unusual spike in the number of dogs getting Giardia, an infection that can easily be passed to people. Southwest Portland veterinarian Libbi Hawkins said ...

Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. It often spreads through contaminated food or water and affects people in both urban and rural settings. Common Giardiasis ...