My dog was exposed to giardia. Can my dog catch it from another dog?

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can a dog catch giardia from another dog if they have been together and the other dog has been diagnosed with it. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, giardia is contagious. It is typically acquired by eating or sniffing the cysts from contaminated ground, or by drinking contaminated water. If the dog infected with giardia pooped on the ground, and the other dog sniffed it or ate the feces, then they could get it as well.

My dog was exposed to giardia. Can my dog catch it from another dog?

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