Giardia in one dog. Should I test or treat my other asymptomatic dogs?

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I have four dogs living in the house. One has giardia and is getting treatment. Should I assume and treat the other three OR get them tested and then treat if they are positive? The dog with giardia is not separated from the rest (as it is difficult to seperate them in my small house). Also, the other three dogs are not showing symptoms. Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend monitoring the others for signs, have the fecals of all checked when done w medications. I also recommend picking up feces right away to help decrease chance of spread as well. If you feel more comfortable treating all at once that is ok too, and you can talk to your veterinarian about it too. Good luck

Giardia in one dog. Should I test or treat my other asymptomatic dogs?

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