All dogs get parasites and its a treatable condition. Clinical signs of coccidiosis usually are present or shortly following stress such as weather changes; weaning; overcrowding; long automobile or plane rides; relocation to a new home and new owners; and/or unsanitary conditions. In general, coccidiosis affects the intestinal tract and symptoms are associated with it. In mild cases, only a watery diarrhea may be present, and if blood is present in the feces, it is only in small amounts. Take your puppy to the vet if it has any these symptoms... and of course always call me.

 

 

There are several things out on the market for treating parasites... taking a stool sample to your vet is the fastest way to diagnose. All my puppies get checked for parasites before coming home to you and if needed always they are treated. :)Panacur packets are available on amazon and treat all parasites except coccidia and are so much cheaper than the vet. Very safe and are just give orally mixed with food. Just ask i am akways here to help you. 

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Hookworms have become one of the hardest parasites to treat as they have become resistant to the treatments on the market. My vet has suggested we use two dewormers at the same time to help with the resistance.  I am also sending these  home with the puppies as a preventive because going to a new home can cause the gut to come inflamed bringing anything that may have been missed with my treatment while they were with me. Even though I have the puppies tested especially for these and other parastates doesn't mean they cant still get them.

 

Please know I do my very best to treat them here and keep them very clean. Hooks are passed on by the mother and we do live in the woods where wild animals frequent their yard where they pick things up. I keep the parents on a worming schedule as well but things do still happen.