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My dog had giardia. Why are his stools still soft after treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 23 days old | 28 lbs

what are the affects of giardia on a dog after treatment

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2017

Hi, after treatment feaces should become gradually more solid but it can take some time. THis varies according to each individual but normally within a couple of months, where you can have on and off softer stools, everything settles again.

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