[mylissyk]

I think you've gone above and beyond disinfecting. It more probable that it's still in his system rather than in your home, and the meds need to catch it at the right stage to eradicate it.

 

[mylissyk]

Hi! I know this is many years later, but I am currently going through finding out the diagnosis and coming to terms with the lifestyle our puppy will have to have compared to the one I envisioned for him (camping, etc.). I would hate for him to be the reason other dogs get infected. How was life after treatment like for you and for Sawyer? I would appreciate any insight into this. I hope this reply is not upsetting in any way to you. Thank you.

Your puppy can have a totally normal lifestyle after he is treated. Giardia is not a life changing infection. It might take a couple of treatments to clear it, but after he's over it he can be a totally normal dog. He can definitely go camping, swimming, training classes, out to places with you wherever you want.

I have fostered for rescue for 12 years, I have had several foster dogs with giardia. My personal dogs never caught it from the foster dog. Pick up after him when he poops and clean his back end during treatment, he should be fine.