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8/20/07
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First thing I would ask is did you see bloody diarrhea? 2 Have puppies been wormed every 2 weeks since birth? 3 have you had a dog with parvo in the past? I would say it may be cocksitia. Please take them to the vet but remember, Not all cases of bloody diarrhea with or without vomiting are caused by Parvovirus and many sick puppies are misdiagnosed as having 'Parvo.' The only way to know if a dog has Parvovirus is through a positive diagnostic test. Testing of all suspect cases of Parvo is the only way to correctly diagnose and treat this disease
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George
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8/20/07
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coccidia is the proper spelling
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George
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8/20/07
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Coccidia are single celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same way that worms are but coccidia are not worms and they are not visible to the naked eye. Coccidia infection causes a watery diarrhea which is sometimes bloody and can even be a life-threatening problem to an especially young or small pet.
Where do Coccidia Come From?
Oocysts (pronounced o'o-sists), are passed in stool. In the outside world, the oocysts begin to mature or “sporulate.” After they have adequately matured, they become infective to any host (dog or cat) that accidentally swallows them.
To be more precise, coccidia come from fecal-contaminated ground. They are swallowed when a pet grooms/licks the dirt off itself. In some cases, sporulated oocysts are swallowed by mice and the host is infected when it eats the mouse. Coccidia infection is especially common in young animals housed in groups (in shelters, rescue areas, kennels, etc.
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George
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