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Giardia is a protozoal infection. A parasitic, single-celled organism, giardia multiplies in the small intestines of animals. Giardia in veterinary terms is called Giardia Intestinalis or Giardia Duodenalis. This protozoan parasite is common in dogs and is most prevalent in younger canines. Because this infection is known to induce inflammatory bowel disease and can lead to digestion motility disorders, all pets who contract Giardia should be treated by a veterinarian.
Diagnosing Giardia infections in dogs and cats is not always a straightforward endeavor. Owners commonly associate Giardia with diarrhea, but the list of diseases that can cause pets to develop that symptom is seemingly endless, and not every animal with Giardia in its intestinal tract becomes sick. A microscopic fecal exam should be the first diagnostic test. It is simple, inexpensive, and can reveal several of the causes of diarrhea in pets, including Giardia â¦ sometimes. I say âsometimesâ because Giardia is notoriously hard to diagnose with a single fecal examination.