giardiasupplements

CANINE GIARDIASIS

Supplements

Species affected: Dogs, cats

Background: The usual source of infection is contaminated drinking water or via contact with infected fecal material.

Symptoms: Diarrhea, soft "cow patty-like" stool, sometimes bloody stool, and weight loss.

Diagnostics: The single-cell organism or cyst can be detected using a saline smear of fresh fecal material or using special fecal flotation techniques. The diagnostic work-up should rule out any other predisposing factors.

Special Notes: While debilitating, it is rarely fatal and will almost always be self-limiting if supportive care is provided.

Principles for Supplementation: The organism is susceptible to many herbal products; treatment rarely requires heavy medication.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—GIARDIASIS
Formulas	Dosage	Mechanism/Purpose
Artestatin	Cats: ¼ - ½ tablet, bid or tid Dogs: ½ - 2 tablets, bid or tid	For giardia, and protozoal and bacterial diarrhea.
Berbercap	Cats: ¼ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	Antimicrobial.
Colostrum	Cats: 1 scoop or tablet, sid Dogs: 1 scoop or tablet/10 lbs,sid	Broad spectrum immune support, intestinal immunity and function.
Gastriplex	Cats: ½ - 1 capsule, sid Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lbs, sid	Improves local immune function; supports enterocytes.

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful, they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf

CANINE GIARDIASIS

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—GIARDIASIS