Giardia For Shelter Staff And Volunteers

Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss and rarely vomiting.

Constipation, anorexia, weight loss and rarely vomiting.

Diarrhea, ravenous appetite but continued weight loss, and rarely vomiting.

Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss and usually vomiting.

Undetectable, as all animals with giardia infection are asymptomatic.

An immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test of a fecal sample.

An in-house SNAP test which looks for the presence of antigen (protein).

Microscopy of fecal samples.

B and C.

None of the above.

Avoiding the spread of infection (e.g., placing appropriate signs for affected animals, using disposable gloves, washing hands and limiting contact to trained personnel).

Following appropriate cleaning protocols (e.g., removing feces, keeping cages clean and allowing cages to dry before adding animals).

Separating infected animals from non-infected animals (e.g., not mixing animals in play groups, outdoor activities or communal areas).

Keeping young animals in easily cleaned cages (i.e., not in group situations).

All of the above.

It is a common disease which can affect dogs, cats and humans.

Control in the shelter can be challenging.

Prevention depends on good hygiene and cleaning protocols.

Animals who are healthy can still be infected and shed Giardia.

All of the above.

Treatment is aimed to resolve diarrhea, not necessarily to eliminate the presence of giardia.

Medication choices are Fenbendazole, Febantel-Praziquantel-Pyrantel or Metronidazole.

Reinfection can be prevented by washing/clipping the animal to remove cysts from the fur, moving the animal to a clean environment and promptly removing feces.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Parasitic fungus that grows around water drains.

Parasitic protozoa which lives in the small intestine.

Parasitic bacteria that replicates in the oral cavity.

Parasitic insect which lives underneath the skin.

Parasitic worm which lives in the small intestine.

Not handle infected animals for at least 6 weeks after diagnosis because of the zoonotic potential.

Wipe up the infected area with vinegar and baking soda.

Allow the kennel to dry completely because cysts can survive for weeks to months in a damp environment.

All of the above.

None of the above.

In older animals (> 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).

In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the absence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).

In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).

In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, spring and summer).

In older animals (> 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, spring and summer).