Update on Lacy's Giardia - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SharonSnowbird · 12-30-2015, 07:00 PM

I have had quite a few of you caring people keep asking how Lacy is doing with her giardia, (thank you!) so instead of trying to send everyone PM's, I thought I would send one to the list.

Heard back from the vet today and Lacy is doing really well. :-) She is not 100% cured of the giardia, but close. I don't know how they measure it, but previously, she was measured at a 30 count, now she is down to 2. YEA!!! The vet said that some puppies never get rid of giardia, until they are an adult and have a stronger immune system, (and some dogs never get rid of it) so he said he thought it would be okay to just leave her be for now and see how she does. The one thing that really bugs me, is that her poop is still very soft, it almost always leaves a residue on the UGO pad when she poops. I never had that problem with my other Yorkies, when I picked up their poop, it left no residue behind. So it just means a whole lot more cleaning. Is this common? Do any of you have pups that always have soft stool? The vet said he doesn't think her soft stool is a result of the giardia, and suggested putting her on Royal Canine Gastrointestinal diet and see how she does, so we will do that.

I previously said I would have a champagne toast party for Lacy when she is finally cured of the giardia, and although she is not 100% cured, I still want to have a party to celebrate her return to good health. So, how many of you live close enough that you would want to come over for a party? And of course you can bring your own Yorkie, or Biewer, or whatever you have! There will be champagne and appies for the adults and puppy treats for the kids. I live in Scottsdale Arizona. I know Anne lives in Phoenix, and someone else lives in Fountain Hills. Surely, there must be others that are within driving distance for a little celebration? And it would be wonderful to meet some of the YT members! So please RSVP and let me know if you can attend.

(Joan, I so wished you lived close enough to come!!!)

Sharon

scrapindee · 12-30-2015, 09:22 PM

I am glad to hear things are better for both of you.

Happy New Year.

buddybear · 12-30-2015, 09:28 PM

I would be happy to toast her from northern Arizona with my coke cola! I truly hope she gets rid of it completely and it doesn't come back!!! She is a beautiful little girl and I'm sure it's not fun for either of you. Well wishes to you Lacy.

SharonSnowbird · 12-30-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapindee

I am glad to hear things are better for both of you.

Happy New Year.

Thank you Dee, and a very Happy New Year to you also!

SharonSnowbird · 12-30-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by buddybear

I would be happy to toast her from northern Arizona with my coke cola! I truly hope she gets rid of it completely and it doesn't come back!!! She is a beautiful little girl and I'm sure it's not fun for either of you. Well wishes to you Lacy.

Thank you Jennifer! Do you live in Northern Arizona?
Happy New Year to you and Buddybear!

Wylie's Mom · 12-31-2015, 04:38 AM

Your vet isn't quite right on this one (nor was mine, when Marcel had after effects of giardia for *months* on end). Those soft stools may go on for months, until her small intestine has fully recovered from the assault. Did you start the probiotics yet?

Aw, thanks for the invite, but we have plans for NYE already...but I hope you have fun!!!

Jkpal · 12-31-2015, 04:46 AM

Starting the New Year with positive news about Lacy!! That's all the bubbly I need!!! Congratulations, love and Happy, Happy New Year to two very lovely gals! Pipe outfitted for festive, but very cold days and nights!

chachi · 12-31-2015, 04:55 AM

My dogs didnt have giardia and had soft stools when they were young not watery but soft

matese · 12-31-2015, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird

I have had quite a few of you caring people keep asking how Lacy is doing with her giardia, (thank you!) so instead of trying to send everyone PM's, I thought I would send one to the list.

Heard back from the vet today and Lacy is doing really well. :-) She is not 100% cured of the giardia, but close. I don't know how they measure it, but previously, she was measured at a 30 count, now she is down to 2. YEA!!! The vet said that some puppies never get rid of giardia, until they are an adult and have a stronger immune system, (and some dogs never get rid of it) so he said he thought it would be okay to just leave her be for now and see how she does. The one thing that really bugs me, is that her poop is still very soft, it almost always leaves a residue on the UGO pad when she poops. I never had that problem with my other Yorkies, when I picked up their poop, it left no residue behind. So it just means a whole lot more cleaning. Is this common? Do any of you have pups that always have soft stool? The vet said he doesn't think her soft stool is a result of the giardia, and suggested putting her on Royal Canine Gastrointestinal diet and see how she does, so we will do that.

I previously said I would have a champagne toast party for Lacy when she is finally cured of the giardia, and although she is not 100% cured, I still want to have a party to celebrate her return to good health. So, how many of you live close enough that you would want to come over for a party? And of course you can bring your own Yorkie, or Biewer, or whatever you have! There will be champagne and appies for the adults and puppy treats for the kids. I live in Scottsdale Arizona. I know Anne lives in Phoenix, and someone else lives in Fountain Hills. Surely, there must be others that are within driving distance for a little celebration? And it would be wonderful to meet some of the YT members! So please RSVP and let me know if you can attend.

(Joan, I so wished you lived close enough to come!!!)

Sharon

Hey, wait a minute, don't count me out lol, I have wheels, it's ONLY a 37 hour drive lol. When is this champagne celebration, Lacy good to go wow,
packing now, Cody has his fav. toy ready, this is a big celebration, bigger than New Years Eve. I can stop by Ann to say a fast Howdy.

SharonSnowbird · 12-31-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Your vet isn't quite right on this one (nor was mine, when Marcel had after effects of giardia for *months* on end). Those soft stools may go on for months, until her small intestine has fully recovered from the assault. Did you start the probiotics yet?

Aw, thanks for the invite, but we have plans for NYE already...but I hope you have fun!!!

Yes, I sent you a PM that I had gotten the probiotics, she has been on them for at least a week. Thanks!

Sorry, I wasn't clear on the invite, it wasn't for tonight but for a future date. :-)

SharonSnowbird · 12-31-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jkpal

Starting the New Year with positive news about Lacy!! That's all the bubbly I need!!! Congratulations, love and Happy, Happy New Year to two very lovely gals! Pipe outfitted for festive, but very cold days and nights!

Thanks!!! A very happy New Year to you and Piper also! He looks so very ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!

SharonSnowbird · 12-31-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by matese

Hey, wait a minute, don't count me out lol, I have wheels, it's ONLY a 37 hour drive lol. When is this champagne celebration, Lacy good to go wow,
packing now, Cody has his fav. toy ready, this is a big celebration, bigger than New Years Eve. I can stop by Ann to say a fast Howdy.

Joan, you are SO funny! LOL We can make the champagne celebration for whenever you and Cody can get here!

Wylie's Mom · 01-01-2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SharonSnowbird

Yes, I sent you a PM that I had gotten the probiotics, she has been on them for at least a week. Thanks!

Sorry, I wasn't clear on the invite, it wasn't for tonight but for a future date. :-)

Very odd....I never received the PM you mentioned. I keep all of my PMs since I'm a mod and I don't see it in my archive space either...weird...

Scoobstersmom · 01-01-2016, 02:33 PM

When is the party Sharon? LOL We're up at our cabin on the rim till the 6th. I'm the Fountain Hills person.

So glad Lacy is feeling better.

My pups often had softish stools till I started feeding them raw. Now just tiny and very firm stools. Not advising you to feed Lacy raw - just saying - one great benefit of raw is those stools!

Diana

dottiesyrky · 01-01-2016, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the update. So glad it is improving but wish it would go away completely. With the low number do you still have to clean as you did before? What a pain if so.
You have probably done this already, but plain pumpkin can sometimes harden up loose stools. Also is there an additive food that might add some bulk! Hopefully someone with expertise in nutrition etc may be able to suggest.
I hear you about picking up loose stuff, a real mess, and so easy with harder stool. Hope things improve for Lacy and you soon.
Happy New Year and hopefully a more peaceful one for you.

12-30-2015, 07:00 PM	#1
SharonSnowbird YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: B.C. and Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 481	Update on Lacy's Giardia I have had quite a few of you caring people keep asking how Lacy is doing with her giardia, (thank you!) so instead of trying to send everyone PM's, I thought I would send one to the list. Heard back from the vet today and Lacy is doing really well. :-) She is not 100% cured of the giardia, but close. I don't know how they measure it, but previously, she was measured at a 30 count, now she is down to 2. YEA!!! The vet said that some puppies never get rid of giardia, until they are an adult and have a stronger immune system, (and some dogs never get rid of it) so he said he thought it would be okay to just leave her be for now and see how she does. The one thing that really bugs me, is that her poop is still very soft, it almost always leaves a residue on the UGO pad when she poops. I never had that problem with my other Yorkies, when I picked up their poop, it left no residue behind. So it just means a whole lot more cleaning. Is this common? Do any of you have pups that always have soft stool? The vet said he doesn't think her soft stool is a result of the giardia, and suggested putting her on Royal Canine Gastrointestinal diet and see how she does, so we will do that. I previously said I would have a champagne toast party for Lacy when she is finally cured of the giardia, and although she is not 100% cured, I still want to have a party to celebrate her return to good health. So, how many of you live close enough that you would want to come over for a party? And of course you can bring your own Yorkie, or Biewer, or whatever you have! There will be champagne and appies for the adults and puppy treats for the kids. I live in Scottsdale Arizona. I know Anne lives in Phoenix, and someone else lives in Fountain Hills. Surely, there must be others that are within driving distance for a little celebration? And it would be wonderful to meet some of the YT members! So please RSVP and let me know if you can attend. (Joan, I so wished you lived close enough to come!!!) Sharon __________________ Lucky Mom to my Precious Lacy! .......... RIP Tiffany and Chanel and Lacy #1

12-30-2015, 09:22 PM	#2
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	I am glad to hear things are better for both of you. Happy New Year. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

12-30-2015, 09:28 PM	#3
buddybear YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: prescott valley az usa Posts: 1,232	I would be happy to toast her from northern Arizona with my coke cola! I truly hope she gets rid of it completely and it doesn't come back!!! She is a beautiful little girl and I'm sure it's not fun for either of you. Well wishes to you Lacy. __________________ Jennifer + Buddybear:

12-31-2015, 04:38 AM	#6
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Your vet isn't quite right on this one (nor was mine, when Marcel had after effects of giardia for months on end). Those soft stools may go on for months, until her small intestine has fully recovered from the assault. Did you start the probiotics yet? Aw, thanks for the invite, but we have plans for NYE already...but I hope you have fun!!! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

12-31-2015, 04:46 AM	#7
Jkpal YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,776	Starting the New Year with positive news about Lacy!! That's all the bubbly I need!!! Congratulations, love and Happy, Happy New Year to two very lovely gals! Pipe outfitted for festive, but very cold days and nights! Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2015, 04:55 AM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My dogs didnt have giardia and had soft stools when they were young not watery but soft __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-01-2016, 02:33 PM	#14
Scoobstersmom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA Posts: 385	When is the party Sharon? LOL We're up at our cabin on the rim till the 6th. I'm the Fountain Hills person. So glad Lacy is feeling better. My pups often had softish stools till I started feeding them raw. Now just tiny and very firm stools. Not advising you to feed Lacy raw - just saying - one great benefit of raw is those stools! Diana

01-01-2016, 02:52 PM	#15
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Lacy Thanks for the update. So glad it is improving but wish it would go away completely. With the low number do you still have to clean as you did before? What a pain if so. You have probably done this already, but plain pumpkin can sometimes harden up loose stools. Also is there an additive food that might add some bulk! Hopefully someone with expertise in nutrition etc may be able to suggest. I hear you about picking up loose stuff, a real mess, and so easy with harder stool. Hope things improve for Lacy and you soon. Happy New Year and hopefully a more peaceful one for you.