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My puppy has coccidia parasite but seems fine. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 2 months and 16 days old | 7 lbs

My 11 week old puppy has coccidia parasite. She had no diarrhea and is acting normal. How serious is this parasite? And should I be worried?

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Answered By Jennifer Ladd, DVM

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Published on February 2nd, 2017

If your dog is not having diarrhea, then I would consider her a subclinical carrier. I would recommend treating her, however, as she is young with an inadequate immune system. Additionally, she can spread it to other dogs via her feces. The treatment is quite easy; a 5 day course of Albon. The dogs usually like the taste of it, and it is once a day only.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Published on September 30th, 2017

    Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I do not think you have too much to worry about. Coccidia is primarily a problem with the very young, so your older dog should be fine. They can be & play together, but I would, just in case, be as scrupulous as possible picking up all dog waste & disposing of it . Bathing the puppy 1-2 times weekly will also help to prevent any possible spread of the coccidia. Take care.

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