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The protozoan parasite Giardia occurs in two forms. The active (motile) form that lives and multiplies in the intestinal tract is called a "trophozoite." It can be recognized under the microscope by its characteristic appearance, which looks somewhat like a monkey face with two eyes and a nose. The trophozoite only lives in the intestine and cannot survive in the environment for any significant length of time. The other form is called a cyst and is the infective form of the parasite. Each cyst contains two completely formed trophozoites inside of it. Cysts can remain viable in the environment for many months and can cause infection if conditions are cool and moist.Cats are infected by ingesting cysts in the environment. Most infections arise from contaminated water, such as puddles, streams, lakes, shallow wells and water contaminated by feces.
Intestinal parasites are very common, especially in kittens. Most are microscopic and some are readily visible when passed in the feces. Early deworming can help eliminate these potentially harmful creatures....
Acute diarrhea is one of the most common clinical problems seen in veterinary practice. It is characterized by sudden onset and short duration (three weeks or less) of watery or watery-mucoid diarrhea...
Fleas, ticks and intestinal worms – for their small size, these parasites pack a lot of misery for you and your pet. Here are guidelines and recommendations to keep your household parasite-free and happy....
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