I emailed you!

Love,
Amy & Abby

can you isolate where Clem goes for awhile..and keep the others away from there/
also it can indeed take a few times around on the meds..and a few months for the yard to be clear and safe from re-infecting...
the main reason I suggested a seperate area for Clem is when Georgia comes home..she doesn't need this to..poor baby..let me know what your vet says..I savor knowledge...smile...ce

alot of people would laugh at that, but I have seen some strange things happen with no explaination.

As long as it was the pet psychic on TV I think you are safe =)

I am glad things are looking wonderful and I hope you will share some more stories with us.

KB

I have them all on flagyl. What I am unclear about is this - if it was in the yard, and they finish treatment, can the REinfect and how long after?

I am worried about paw-licking....I tried to bleach the yard, but what a pain in the *ss....

I guess I better call the vet...

Thanks again!

Kris

I personally have never had to deal with it..but i know when I was doing some traaining for re-hioming at a shelter..thye had an outbreak..and it took constant monitoring...but then they had ocer 30 pupsters...and kennels...ce

also this is where I first got this information..thye have an extensive page on it...
http://www.priory.com/vet/giardia.htm

How can infection be treated?
Infection may be traeted using one of a number of drugs. Unfortunately there is no treatment licenced for the control of giardias in dogs, though fenbendazole (Panacur, Hoechst Animal Health) is licenced for treatment of worms in dogs.
Whatever treatment is chosen, it is very unlikely to eliminate 100% of the infection in all dogs. Adaptations that may be made to try to improve the success rate of a treatment regime include extending the duration and dose of the treatment. Care must obviously be taken with this approach to make sure that an adequate safety margin is always maintained. Another approach is to retreat after an interval of one week. Alternatively, repeat faecal samples may be collected one week after the treatment and dogs which are still passing cysts can be identified and treated. It should be recognised that, when treating a large number of dogs, whichever of these treatment strategies is adopted, there may be one or two dogs that remain as carriers of infection that will act as a potential sources of infection in future.

Treatments for Giardias in dogs
Drug Name Trade Name Dose Rate Duration of
Treatment
Metronidazole Flagyl 25-30 mg/kg bid** 7 days
Furazolidone Neftin 4 mg/kg bid* 10 days
Tinadazole - 44 mg/kg once daily 7 days
Fenbendazole Panacur *** 50 mg/kg once daily 3 days
Albendazole Valbazen 25 mg/kg bid 2 days

bid Twice daily
* Maximum daily dose 200 mg
Contra-indicated in pregnancy
Licenced for the treatment of worm infections in dogs


How can infection, once present , be controlled?
Once infection is present in a kennel, control may be approached in two ways:-
1. identification, isolation and treatment of infected dogs.
2. mass treatment of all dogs.

Option 1 is only practical where a few dogs in a discrete area have been identified as being infected and where complete isolation is feasible. Such isolation includes segregation of exercise areas and thes animals should be fed and cleaned after all others on the premises, preferably using separate cleaning and feeding equipment and separate staff if possible. Treatment of all dogs should commence on the same day .

Thorough cleaning of all kennel area where infected dogs have access is essential. Once organic debris has been removed, thorough disinfection will help to further reduce the level of environmental contamination and reduce the risk of dogs becoming re-infected after the completion of treatment. Disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds have been found to kill Giardia cysts at the manufacturers' recommended dilutions (dilutions of one disinfectant up to 1:704 were found to be effective at both low and high environmental temperatures). Efficacy of killing is increased by prolonged contact time, therfore disinfectant solution should be left for 20 minutes to half an hour before being rinsed off kennel or run surfaces. Since disinfection of grass runs is impossible, such area should be regarded as contaminated for at least a month after infected dogs last had access.

Introduction of new dogs into the infected area should be avoided until the period of treatment and faecal samle checking has been completed. It should not be overlooked that some of those infected dogs may continue to excrete low numbers of cysts even after all treatments and examinations have been completed. It is therefore important that rigorous disinfection is maintained and a careful check is kept on the condition of all treated and introduced animals.

I think the supernatural stuff is really cool and I know with Flash and worrying with him what you will go through for your babies:) So glad to hear the good news! Malinda

I'm so glad sweet Georgia might be coming home soon!

I wonder if the pshycic can help with Lola's separation? hmmmm....

What the rest of us are missing in our life Wouldn't it be marvelous if we all had that power. You know they say we do but we just don't know how to use it.So happy Georgia is doing better. Did the psyic give a prognoise on healing.

It was a 92% last time I heard. She is in room air now. I am just so stunned. Naturally I am ready to PAY to keep her there another week. I don't want to take chances!

Kris

Her eyes look so much better after we started the cyclosporine drops.
She is adjusting well. VERY affectionate. She just rests most of the day. Perfect lady!

She is positive for a bladder infection and Giardia. Do you have any experience with this? I bleached the floors and put everyone on flagyl as a precuation, but naturally I am nervous about it....

Kris

So glad Georgia is doing well! I would love to get the details on your pet psychic. Did she have to meet your dogs, in person? I actually applied for Animal Planet's Pet Psychic show, but was rejected Please give me the details. If only dogs could talk

Joanna & Sheldon

Wow... I dont really know what to think. I personally have thought "pet psychics" were all hoaxes. I mean, anyone can put words in an animals mouth, right?

But geez, Kris. That really does sound amazing! Is her oxygen staying in the 90's? Im so glad she is doing better! Whatever happened, it must have worked! Maybe there are a few real deals around! Im glad you found one! Congrats and HUGS to you and Georgia!

Keep us posted!

Glad to hear she's doing so well!

so whatever you believe..and I'm not going to start a challenge of beliefs here..or even state mine...because this is way too good of news..to taint with debates....
but what ever miracle is befalling Georgia..I'm delighted......and thank you for the wonderful news....hugs...and blessings...ce
ps... how is Clemintine?

Kris,
Fantastic news about Georgia!!!! I am so so happy for all. :O) Cannot wait to hear that she is home.

This is so great for her and for you all. I would love more info about the pet psychic. That is amazing.

That is fantastic news and I dont think anyone would criticize you for all the efforts you have gone through. In my opinion what ever works...works. I am a very spiritual person who has had many wonderful experiences in my life so far and hope to continue having them. I believe that you and Georgia were blessed in finding this woman and I cant wait for Georgia to come to you...finally.

I am glad to hear Georgia is doing better.

Sue

and this isn't soo weird anyway... I'm so glad Georgia is doing better! YEY!!!

- Cristina

you go girl