But taping is a less common practice with family or working German Shepherds for two reasons: 1  Dogs that are bred to be family pets or working dogs are less likely to come from âshow lines,â which means they are less likely to be âpureâ German Shepherds.
Less serious side effects may include: 1  stomach pain, diarrhea; 2  dizziness, loss of balance; 3  vaginal itching or discharge;  dry mouth or unpleasant metallic 1  taste; cough, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose; 2  or. swollen or sore tongue.
The most common treatment for giardiasis is metronidazole (Flagyl) for 5-10 days. It has an efficacy rate of 75% to 100%, but it often causes gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and a metallic taste as well as dizziness and headache.