My dog has Giardia. Can they be around other dogs if still positive?

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Giardia Confusion! been doing a lot of research on giardia. seems to be a circle of confusion. If pet is asymptomatic or symptomatic & shedding cysts & is treated a couple times & still testing positive then treatment is stopped. So, does that mean the dog can never be around other dogs because they are contagious? I have a puppy on second treatment and older dog who has zero symptoms (may still get stool checked). Does the dog eventually get rid of this on their own if treatment is stopped? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 3 months and 16 days old | 12 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Don't panic! Some dogs are carriers for life, and this certainly does not mean you cannot socialize your dog or allow her to have a normal life. Some dogs, like people, seem to have Giardia and periodically shed and it causes them no problems whatsoever. Yes, it is possible that eventually she will stop shedding, but we don't know this for certain.

My dog has Giardia. Can they be around other dogs if still positive?

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