GIARDIA GUARDIA MAX* MEAL TOPPER - ADJUNCTIVE GASTROINTESTINAL SUPPORT* for Dogs and Cats

GIARDIA GUARDIA MAX* MEAL TOPPER - ADJUNCTIVE GIARDIA GASTROINTESTINAL SUPPORT* for Dogs and Cats Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia. Once an animal has been infected, it serves as a host to the parasite, which embeds in the intestines and is passed in feces. Giardia organisms travel into the intestines, often causing a serious and sometimes life-threatening form of diarrhea, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fever. Once shed outside the body, Giardia cysts can sometimes survive for weeks or months.  Giardia infestation can cause a loss of fluids within the body, which can lead to dehydration, pH acid-base imbalance or electrolyte interference. If diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting, fever and a refusal to drink water, consult your vet immediately.  Contamination can occur both directly or indirectly, and common ways in which Giardia is contracted include ingesting cysts that are shed in another animal's stools, dr