Puppies with Coccidia
First Symptoms: Loose stool, bloody diarrhea, not eating, or depressed.
Young puppies are frequently infected with coccidia and often develop active Coccidiosis -- even puppies obtained from diligent professional breeders. Infected puppies almost always have received the parasite from their mother's feces. Typically, healthy adult animals shedding the parasite's oocysts in their feces will be asymptomatic because of their developed immune systems. However, undeveloped immune systems make puppies more susceptible. Further, stressors such as new owners, travel, weather changes, and unsanitary conditions are believed to activate infections in susceptible animals.
Symptoms in young dogs are universal: at some point around 2-3 months of age, an infected dog develops persistently loose stools. This diarrhea proceeds to stool containing liquid, thick mucus, and light colored fecal matter. As the infection progresses, spots of blood may become apparent in the stool, and sudden bowel movements may surprise both dog and owner alike. Coccidia infection is so common that any pup under 4 months old with these symptoms can almost surely be assumed to have coccidiosis.
Fortunately, the treatment is inexpensive, extremely effective, and routine. A veterinarian can easily diagnose the disease through low-powered microscopic examination of an affected dog's feces, which usually will be replete with oocysts. One of many easily administered and inexpensive drugs will be prescribed, and, in the course of just a few days, an infection will be eliminated or perhaps reduced to such a level that the dog's immune system can make its own progress against the infection. Even when an infection has progressed sufficiently that blood is present in feces, permanent damage to the gastrointestinal system is rare, and the dog will most likely make a complete recovery without long-lasting negative effects. Many puppies die needlessly
from Coccidia because people allow a diarrhea to persist untill it becomes a life threatening issue due dehydration, and lack of Nutrition.
What does the PuppyClubb Contract say about Coccidia?
Albon: "WHAT' IS IT?" It is for prevention and treatment of coccidiosis, commonly found in puppies and kittens that are not visible to the eye. Therefore, based on the recommendation and guidance of our veterinarians all buyers are provided with ALBON at the point of transfer. Coccidiosis can develop into a problem during stressful periods, such as weaning, transport, and relocation, etc. but not always. The problems will occur if it goes undetected, and untreated for several days at which time it could be fatal due to weakness, diarrhea, and dehydration. Therefore, we routinely provide the medication that treats and prevents this from occurring during the first days at the pup’s new home. You are required to simply give the oral medication, as recommended by our veterinarian, until it is all gone. We also ask that you call on us or our veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns following your initial visit with your local doctor, and prior to allowing any costly procedures to be performed or medications given. The phone number for Broadway Veterinarian Hospital is 903-885-0061
NOTE TO BUYER: Give 1 Pill of Albon daily until it is all gone. Albon will be provided.
