If a dog has giardia, you can support its recovery by ensuring it stays well-hydrated and maintaining a bland diet to help its digestive system. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting the dog's living area can help prevent reinfection, as giardia cysts can survive in the environment. You can also provide probiotics to help restore healthy gut flora. However, it's important to consult a veterinarian for appropriate treatment options.
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Uhh... yeah I would take your dog to the vet...
Antibiotics are generally not effective against Giardia, a parasitic infection caused by the Giardia lamblia organism. The primary treatment for giardiasis involves antiprotozoal medications, such as metronidazole or tinidazole, which specifically target the parasite. While antibiotics can treat bacterial infections, they do not have an impact on protozoan parasites like Giardia. Therefore, it's important to use the appropriate medication for effective treatment.
You can't give a human medication to a dog without permission from a veterinarian. Go to your vet, and they can give you allergy medication for your chihuahua.
No - do not give your dog ANY human medication without a vet's directions. Most human medications are poisonous to dogs.
To prevent your dog from getting sick from giardia, make sure to provide clean drinking water, avoid letting your dog drink from potentially contaminated sources like puddles or streams, and regularly clean up after your dog to prevent the spread of the parasite. Additionally, consult with your veterinarian about preventative measures such as vaccinations or medications.
Do not give your dog human medication without checking with a veterinarian!
Zoloft is a is a prescription medication, you should not be using it without the guidance of your veterinarian.
It is not a good idea to give a dog any medication that is for humans. Dogs are genetically different and are not prescribed the same medications as a person would be. Benzonatate is not safe to give to a dog.
Don't do anything without first confirming with a vet. I'm sorry that your dog died.
Not without consulting a vet
You should never give your dog any sort of medication without checking with your Veterinarian. Especially something like this. Take your dog in to be seen by the Vet who is treating your dog with the phenobarbital.