SaberVet  Canine Giardia Antigen Rapid Test

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Canine Giardia lamblia is a protozoan that causes intestinal infections in dogs. Infection is usually transmitted through ingestion of contaminated water or food. Canine Giardia infections are usually present with gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite.

Here is some relevant information about Canine Giardia Flagellate Antigen Infection. Symptoms Diarrhea: Diarrhea is one of the main symptoms of Canine Giardia Flagellate infection and may present as loose or watery stools. Vomiting: Dogs with a Giardia infection may vomit, especially if the infection is severe or prolonged.

Loss of appetite: Giardia-infected dogs may show signs of loss of interest in food or loss of appetite. Weight loss: Pet dogs may gradually lose weight due to loss of appetite and digestive problems. Abdominal discomfort: Pet dogs may show signs of abdominal bloating, abdominal pain or discomfort. Transmission Giardia is transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

The cysts are shed in the feces and are immediately infectious upon expulsion. The cysts can be ingested directly from an infected host, contaminated food or water, or contaminated pollutants in the environment.

Detection and Diagnosis: The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) recommends that direct smear and centrifuged fecal float, combined with a veterinarian-approved sensitive and patient-specific patient-side antigen test, be performed for the detection of Giardia infection in symptomatic dogs in the clinical setting.