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Dog finished giardia meds, but stinky poop returned. Continue treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 17 days old | 32 lbs

She had finished her 7 day metronidazole treatment for giardia she showed no diarrhea on 3rd day of treatment her appetite went back on 5th day her stool doesnt smell since 4th day but today her stool smells stinky again should i continue metronidazole? Her follow up on the vet is next week for fecalysis...

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 25th, 2018

Unfortunately because we can't see Luna in person, it's illegal for us to recommending continuing medical treatment. Give her vet a call to tell them she has stinky feces, and her vet can advise if they want you to continue the metronidazole. Happy holidays.

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