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diareah

Submitted: 692 days and 6 hours ago.
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Age: 8; Male; Breed: manx

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Hi,

Yes, cats can most definitely get giardia, and symptoms would be diarrhea, sometimes foul-smelling and tan in color.

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/giardiasis.html

If you suspect your cat has giardia, and/or he has diarrhea which is not clearing up, it would be a good idea to bring him to the vet for evaluation and bring a fresh fecal sample for analysis, with you.

Once the problem is diagnosed, he'll be treated with the most appropriate medication.

I hope he'll be fine!

Cher

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Expert: Jessesmom
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Answered: 1/1/2008

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