Coccidia

[Barkey]

I was told that my new kitten may have been exposed to Coccidia, what is it and how do I tell if my kitten gets it?

[danapie]

Its a diarrhea disease the is caused by a species called coccidia that is found in feces. Sometimes there is no symptoms of it. But a sign of it is diarrhea. It is usually caused by the animal living in a filthy enviornment. You really need to bring a fecal (poop) sample to your vet. Otherwise, the kitten may just keep reinfecting its self by comming in contact with its feces. You vet will most likely prescribe a anitbiotic. But please bring your kitt and a fecal sample to the vets, as this can lead to you kitt getting very sick, malnourished and dehydrated.

[heathfield]

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