South Alabama Whitetails Joined Jul 2009 1,215 Posts | 0+ Deer Park, Alabama Discussion Starter Jan 6, 2014 #1 Seems the fawn I have been trying to treat for six weeks has giardia. Has anyone encountered this in a fawn and what did you use to treat?
Seems the fawn I have been trying to treat for six weeks has giardia. Has anyone encountered this in a fawn and what did you use to treat?
Jack Joined Apr 2009 1,485 Posts | 0+ Vaughn, MT 59487 Jan 6, 2014 #2 Brett, Metronidazole treatment by pills will fix giardia. Also Valbenzen wormer is a treatment. Treat to body weight. I went with metronidazole in pill form and it works great.
Brett, Metronidazole treatment by pills will fix giardia. Also Valbenzen wormer is a treatment. Treat to body weight. I went with metronidazole in pill form and it works great.
South Alabama Whitetails Joined Jul 2009 1,215 Posts | 0+ Deer Park, Alabama Discussion Starter Jan 6, 2014 #3 Thanks Jack
C Cassie Martinez Joined Apr 2011 320 Posts | 0+ Gheens, Louisiana Jan 6, 2014 #4 What is Giardiasis and what are the symptoms?
South Alabama Whitetails Joined Jul 2009 1,215 Posts | 0+ Deer Park, Alabama Discussion Starter Jan 6, 2014 #6 It is very similar to coccidiosis but the poop has a terrible odor.
RyanR Joined May 2010 388 Posts | 0+ Stevens Point/Gillett, WI Jan 7, 2014 #7 I have been recommended to give safeguard pellets by our vet. Also treating your water will not hurt. Nasty stuff to deal with, best of luck.
I have been recommended to give safeguard pellets by our vet. Also treating your water will not hurt. Nasty stuff to deal with, best of luck.
C Cassie Martinez Joined Apr 2011 320 Posts | 0+ Gheens, Louisiana Jan 7, 2014 #8 I think I may be dealing with Giardia. Can you get a stool sample done for that? Also where can you get Metronidazole?
I think I may be dealing with Giardia. Can you get a stool sample done for that? Also where can you get Metronidazole?
South Alabama Whitetails Joined Jul 2009 1,215 Posts | 0+ Deer Park, Alabama Discussion Starter Jan 7, 2014 #9 Yes, the stool sample can be tested but i had to send it to Mississippi State. The local vet could not test for it.
Yes, the stool sample can be tested but i had to send it to Mississippi State. The local vet could not test for it.