Title: What Are the Treatments for Coccidia in Dogs? | Cuteness
Headings: What Are the Treatments for Coccidia in Dogs?
What Are the Treatments for Coccidia in Dogs?
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Content: Cuteness may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Sulfa drugs are commonly used to treat coccidia infection in dogs. Coccidia are unicellular protozoa that live in a dog's intestinal tract. Coccidiosis is life-threatening for puppies, elderly dogs and dogs with surpressed immune systems. Otherwise healthy but infected dogs may present no symptoms at all. Coccidia is extremely treatable with the use of sulfa-based drugs, which are the most commonly used coccidiostats. According to "Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians," sulfa drugs do not kill the coccidia organisms but instead inhibit their regeneration and allow the dog's own immune system to rid the body of the microorganisms in a span of one to three weeks. Video of the Day
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Albon
Albon is the brand name for sulfadimethoxine. It is an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer's Animal Health division. Despite being an antibiotic, it is one of the most highly used drugs in the treatment of coccidiosis.