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Giardia in Dogs: Symptoms, Stool, Testing and Treatment

Giardia is a single-celled intestinal parasite that causes recurring, mucousy, foul-smelling diarrhoea in both dogs and cats. It is often misdiagnosed because cysts are shed intermittently: a single negative sample does not rule out infection. It can be detected from a stool sample with a home antigen rapid test; if symptoms persist, it is worth repeating the test within 2–3 days.

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