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Most of us in the valley have heard of the protozoan parasite giardia. Giardia is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs, cats and humans. It is a water-borne parasite when in the cyst stage of it’s life ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - We've all heard about the dog days of summer, when lake water starts to look like only your dog would swim in it. But it turns out there is a real threat to swimming dogs that is ...

The parasite Giardia is killed off in warm weather, which means winter is its time to thrive in water and parks. With cooler temperatures and moist ground, the parasite Giardia can thrive. Each winter ...

It is no wonder that cats and dogs are beloved members of the family; they are cute, cuddly, and always willing to provide love and affection. However, these sweet canines and felines are also prone ...

PORTLAND - Local veterinarians are seeing an unusual spike in the number of dogs getting Giardia, an infection that can easily be passed to people. Southwest Portland veterinarian Libbi Hawkins said ...

DRAPER, Utah -- A local dog owner is worried other dogs may become ill with giardia, a parasite that damages intestines. “He loves it here,” said dog owner Heather Evans as she petted her 17-month-old ...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Scientists are warning dog owners of a potentially fatal dog parasite found in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through California – the furthest west it has ever been ...

Along with ticks, fleas and heartworm, there’s another parasitic organism that can cause a host of problems for dogs. Giardia (also known as giardiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite ...