Giardiasis
Intestinal infection with Giardia (a flagellate protozoan). Common in young or recently rehomed animals and across exotic species kept in groups; presents as soft to watery diarrhoea, often intermittent. Treatment options vary by species — some species tolerate metronidazole poorly.
Giardiasis by species
Drugs cited for giardiasis (10)
- Albendazole(Valbazen)Antiparasitic
- Azithromycin(Zithromax)Antibiotic
- Carnidazole(Spartrix)Antiparasitic
- Febantel(Rintal)Antiparasitic
- Fenbendazole(Panacur)Antiparasitic
- Metronidazole(Flagyl)Antibiotic
- Nitazoxanide(Alinia, Navigator)Antiparasitic
- Paromomycin(Humatin)Antibiotic
- Secnidazole(Flagentyl, Solosec)Antiparasitic
- TinidazoleAntibiotic
Each drug page lists the dose, citation, and species-specific rules. Verify against current literature before prescribing.